Rotorua police have launched an operation targeting illegal dirt bike riders.

A family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.

'The craziest thing is you can see the lightning bolt in the ground.'

'An example of what is possible if we open our hearts and minds'

Increasing weather events and storms have spurred a plan to remove more than 100 trees.

Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.

Eight vehicles have been impounded and other infringements issued.

The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.

Authorities haven't yet identified the killer dogs after at least four attacks in a month.

Family of four lose their belongings as blaze guts home: “Everything is gone.”

World Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.

Police were called about 5am.

'The impact on students could be quite severe' - employee.

Tauranga Airport recorded 83mm of rain in 48 hours.

'I’ve got a baby, I’ve got a wife who doesn’t even feel safe anymore ...'

Family took action after WorkSafe chose not to prosecute over incident on school trip.

Rotorua Community Hospice needs to raise $1 million each year.

CCTV footage shows two cars pulling up, while one rams the front of the store.

One has been forced to close for hundreds of days in the past year.