Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.

The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.

Detours are in place.

"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"

Using AI to answer visitor questions in real time online can be a major asset.

'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.

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.

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.

The council says it has spoken to some property owners and will send letters to others.

Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.

'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.

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.

He says he was having consensual sex with the women so was surprised he was charged.

Footage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.

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.