Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.

Review: Voices in the Shadows examines Māori, Pacific and Palestinian indigeneity.

Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.

He murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.

Claims more than 40 Woolworths staff in Bay were issued suspension notices.

He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.

Lynmore Primary School pupils have got a new-found love of the role of the media.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.

Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.

'It was like they were taking turns, biting into my arms and lower legs.'

"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.

Fenz was called on Sunday evening.

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.

Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.