He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.

“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."

Stephen Bhana must also pay a tenant more than $8700 in backdated, overpaid rent.

Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.

Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.

Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.

Tour de France rider Julian Dean donates bike to Parkinson's New Zealand fundraisers.

'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Head boy heads for Ivy League.

The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.

Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.

A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.

'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'

Lee Josey has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.

'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'

Road at Hamurana, near Rotorua, blocked and live wires are down.

'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.

The experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.

A woman and children who lost everything in a fire last week are now in emergency housing.

A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.

The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.

'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.

'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'

A friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.

Jobs ads are picking up in the Bay of Plenty more than anywhere else in the country.

Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.

A column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.