Ngāi Te Rangi says it's 'an opportunity to diversify our investment portfolio'.

Police were called to the crash about 10.10am.

Jordan Rangitoheriri's first public interview reflecting on the tragic loss of his son.

Waikato-based veterinary graduate Melissa Veltman will receive $55,000 over five years.

Twenty players won second division in total last night.

Rotorua's council will consider the agreement on Thursday.

Dramatic bluffs and family-friendly tracks await summer explorers of all ages

NASA astronaut and microbiologist Dr Kate Rubins is visiting Rotorua in January.

Lakeside 25 - the 25th outdoor concert to be held on March 11 next year - was launched last night.

But a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell led a 'smash ceremony' this morning.

Cory Lester enjoys the work he does at the Rotorua Salvation Army's foodbank.

One of the biggest cycling events of the year is back on after a two-year hiatus.

Joshua Shoebridge, 23, was third in the NZ Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.

The decision to destroy huts in Te Urewera has been challenged and blocked by iwi members.

Police responded to a burglary at a commercial premise in Mangakakahi.

Toi Ohomai barista students held a Cans for a Coffee event to support the appeal.

There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Next year's Lakeside concert is back after two years of cancellations.

Kāinga Ora representatives will attend a meeting on Monday over its Devon St project.

Kāinga Ora wants to see most of Glenholme zoned for high-rise development.

Melody Ngawhika is on trial for the murder of her baby.

A waka carved from a single totara and featured at Taupō Museum has been restored.

Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.

Te Waro Uri supplies fresh water to Rotorua communities.

The offspring of two disabled NZ falcons is to be released into the wild near Taupō.