She left school at 12 and had a "severe" methamphetamine habit.

Skatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.

Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.

'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'

But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.

A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.

Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.

“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”

Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.

Working for emergency services was his 'calling' and it was his dream to be a cop.

Rotorua CrossFit Champion heading to world games.

'All contracted work with construction already under way is still going ahead.'

Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.

The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.

Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.

Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.

Council says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.

The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.

'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'

Power bills would outstrip 'any kind of tax break' for pensioners, they said.

An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.

Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.

Tapsell chairs Ngāti Whakaue’s Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.

What Rotorua locals and leaders want from Budget 2024.

'We should move beyond measuring desperation and deprivation … towards our aspirations.'

There are reports of injuries.