'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'

Lee Josey has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.

'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'

Road at Hamurana, near Rotorua, blocked and live wires are down.

'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.

About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.

If you haven't been to Jersey Boys yet, get your tickets now.

The experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.

A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.

The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.

'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.

'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'

A friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.

Jobs ads are picking up in the Bay of Plenty more than anywhere else in the country.

Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.

A column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.

There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.

'The talent and dedication of our students have truly brought Jersey Boys to life.'

Crews were called just before 6pm.

A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.

The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).

Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.

Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.

Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.

A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.

Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'

'Everything pink and everything fun.'