Children given special role in celebrations.

Battle of Te Ariki fought at Tarawera during the years 1853 and 1854.

Youngsters given opportunity and village artist shares indigenous experience.

More international conferences were also on the way as Rotorua reclaims its tourism crown.

Police were called to an address on Tamamutu St around 12.30am.

Flight Lieutenant Donté Kelly gains Masters in aerospace design.

The road will close again early next week for the further recovery of heavy logs.

'Malicious': Resident suffers smashed window, thefts and graffiti on home.

The Crown case against a leading entertainment figure continued today.

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

The move comes after a security licensing authority ruling.

The court was being evacuated as a precaution, police say.

A meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.

Complainant says she later moved out of her home because she felt unsafe.

Aria, also known as Angel, went missing from Warkworth on June 20.

Police were called around 1am.

There's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.

The damage will cost $10,000 to Mountain Bike Rotorua.

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

A woman charged over allegations she drove over graves at Rotorua's cemetery enters pleas.

Western Heights High School and Kura Kai charity join forces.

Several items were also stolen from the site, but the owner is still positive.

The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.

Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

The care company says it is trying to solve its staff shortages.

Colleagues say he has 'zero rhythm' but the youngest Hospice show dancer is not fazed.

'The muscles in my neck have collapsed, so I walk around bent in half.'