"We are still miles apart from the company."

Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.

Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.

There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.

The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.

The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.

Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.

The significance of these achievements is "massive".

Hunter Nepia ranks third fittest boy in Oceania after the CrossFit Championship in Texas.

Judge: 'You accept this was a bad mistake and you’re not going to do this again.'

'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'

Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.

New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.

A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.

A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.

He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.

“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."

Stephen Bhana must also pay a tenant more than $8700 in backdated, overpaid rent.

Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.

Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.

Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.

Tour de France rider Julian Dean donates bike to Parkinson's New Zealand fundraisers.

'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Head boy heads for Ivy League.

It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.

The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.