The man accused of murdering Brodie Ruatara has appeared in the High Court.

The park was smashed during Cyclone Gabrielle in February.

Defendant has been remanded in custody.

Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.

Police were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.

Police are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.

One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.

The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.

The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.

Iwi buys cloak put on the auction block by Australian whānau,

Jan Burton had been missing since Wednesday.

The 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.

The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.

Jan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.

‘Disappointing’ result for a country with a low population density.

Doors are closed at famed sites from the Rotorua Museum to the Chateau Tongariro.

The cold, windy weather didn't stop hundreds of people from paying their respects.

21 projects were winners on the night.

The trophy will be accompanied by a few special events and celebrity visits.

Thanks to a local vet partnership, animals in the area remain cared for.

Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.

Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his home on May 14, 2022, and has not been seen since.

Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.

Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.

South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.

Rising talents enjoyed podium placings against a powerful contingent of Australians.

Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.

Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy.

The public are invited to get involved with Volcano Fest on Thursday.