Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.

It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.

Jenni-Lee Reardon has been considering getting her moko kauae for some time and has it booked in for May. She tells journalist Catherine Sylvester her story. Video / Alex Cairns

Tā Moko artists featured at a symposium at Te Puia in Rotorua discuss their perspectives on the art form - past, present and future.

Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.

The supermarket says it was a 'genuine case of human error'.

'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'

Why Ross Dawson from Hong Kong has offered a $5000 reward.

How a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.

MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.

The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.

'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'

Rotorua Action Sports Charitable Trust chairman Ryan Gray speaks about the potential exclusion of a new skatepark from the Long-Term Plan.

Rotorua man Ray Tombs wrote this monologue in 2009 about the story of Harawene, the adored stray dog that lived by the side of road.

A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.

Emergency services were called around 8.15am.

The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.

'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.

'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'

What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.

A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.

Vendor says selling holiday home the most unpleasant thing he's had to do.

Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.

A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.

The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.

Edgecumbe House did not comply with healthy homes rules and a range of other regulations.

Lisa Adams has decided to call it a day ahead of the Paris Paralympics.

Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.

Police were called around 5.18am.

Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.