It comes as provisional school roll data from the Ministry of Education was released.

Lakefloor survey reveals thousands of pockmarks, an ancient river and hydrothermal system.

One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.

The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.

About 70 per cent of the school's students identify as Māori.

Police were called at 10.45am.

He had a taste of the sport as a child before returning to it in his 70s.

Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.

Tips include good quality deadbolts, networking with neighbours and an escape strategy.

The crash happened on Tuesday.

Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.

Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.

The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.

'Is this a cultural thing?'

Firefighters were called at 11.48am.

Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.

A woman and her son had been taking part in a rubbish pick-up organised by the Scouts.

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'

Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.

'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'

"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."

A person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.

Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.

Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.

Police were called around 11.05am.

Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.

One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.