He said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.

She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.

'Being different doesn’t make you popular.'

"We’ve found all but one boat.”

“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."

'Uniforms are just so expensive and out of range for a lot of parents.'

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St John says the patient refused their staff's recommendation he be taken to hospital.

From live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.

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"Security had no control over the premises."

“It’s one of the top shows in the entire world”

The road reopened Wednesday night.

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.

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.

Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.

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.