He says National would overturn the rule if it forms the next Government.

‘Fake it 'til we make it’: Plan netted hotel with room service valued at nearly $1400.

Power is out in several suburbs until later this afternoon.

Nathalie Macfarlane and George Taurua have the romantic dance of this year's competition

The nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?

It's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.

The 47-year-old was found dead down a bank last month.

The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.

Detours are in place.

"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"

Using AI to answer visitor questions in real time online can be a major asset.

'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.

She's unique in the history of Miss Rotorua and hopes to be a role model for others.

Kaea Umuhuri had been missing since about 11am on Thursday.

A woman in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Rotorua Hospital.

If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'

This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.

The council says it has spoken to some property owners and will send letters to others.

Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.

'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

The study included samples taken from 38 lakes across 23 different countries.

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Ngāti Whakaue gifted the land in 1880 and now aims to ease housing pressure.

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.