She's unique in the history of Miss Rotorua and hopes to be a role model for others.

Kaea Umuhuri had been missing since about 11am on Thursday.

A woman in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Rotorua Hospital.

Dance rehearsals for this year's show under way: “Life is fun at the moment."

Kaea was last seen in Poroporo, Whakatāne.

If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'

This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.

'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

The study included samples taken from 38 lakes across 23 different countries.

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Ngāti Whakaue gifted the land in 1880 and now aims to ease housing pressure.

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.

Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.

Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.

Rural road running from Rotorua to Paengaroa known to locals as a dumping site.

"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."

The woman previously told the court he forced powder on his finger into her mouth.

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.

May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.

White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.

A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.

Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.

Adams is coached by her two-time Olympic champion sister.

“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”