There are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.

Deliberations on the draft Annual Plan have begun, and some proposals have been scrapped.

'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.

'This season is 1000 per cent more extravagant than the first.'

The two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.

One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.

He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.

Issy Walmsley loves art, but never thought she would win.

Last month was the wettest May on record since records began in the 1960s. Surprised?

'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'

Rotorua’s reputation as a technology hub is attracting professionals to the region.

Rotorua's Reverend Tom Poata has been acknowledged.

Te Maari Anahera Whare has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'

'I accepted it for my children, that they be proud of their mother when she’s not around.'

She couldn't sleep all weekend after hearing about the honour.

After months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.

A man guilty of six sexual offences against young boys has been jailed.

31-year-old due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow after Taupō arrest.

Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.

More Crown evidence has been heard.

Worker was electrocuted by power cable while digging.

“The investigative team is following a number of strong lines of inquiry.”

Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.