'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'

A second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.

Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.

Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.

She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.

What it will cost eligible households.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

The heritage find was made during building strengthening works.

'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.

His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.

'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'

'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'

Too many people have died on local roads, say police.

Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.

Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.

We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.

Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.

Police were alerted to the incident at 6.25am.

Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.

Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

Ngawai Clendon aims to inspire others as she heads to Antarctica with Inspiring Explorers.

Toxic algal bloom warning issued for Ōkawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti.

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.

Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.

Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.

Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.

The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.

The holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'