Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.

Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.

What's on around the Bay of Plenty region.

'It was like they were taking turns, biting into my arms and lower legs.'

"We are still miles apart from the company."

Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.

The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.

The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.

Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.

Fenz was called on Sunday evening.

The significance of these achievements is "massive".

Hunter Nepia ranks third fittest boy in Oceania after the CrossFit Championship in Texas.

Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.

New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.

A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.

A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.

Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.

Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.

He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.

“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."

Stephen Bhana must also pay a tenant more than $8700 in backdated, overpaid rent.

Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.

Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.

Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.