Thousands are expected to turn out for protests in the country's main centres.

Signage will be erected at Lake Okaro.

A sea of pink gathered on Wednesday evening at Rotorua's Village Green for the Pink Walk.

A van travelling through the site was pushed over by falling debris.

The failed bid to jail teen rapist Jaden Meyer has been slammed as 'manifestly inadequate'

Shock, excitement and pride were all in abundant supply after the win was announced.

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'I just feel so sad for our beautiful city. In two years, this is how it's become.'

Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.

A pedestrian was run over during the incident and suffered serious injuries.

The road will remain closed overnight.

Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.

The trial closure follows repeated damage to the grass in the park.

Turangi is set to host the National Street Rod Association Nationals on the weekend.

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Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.

A logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.

Data from Rotorua NZ predicts booming event weekends ahead for the city.

Hearing told contracted emergency motels needed to avoid further housing deprivation.

'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'

Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash about 1.40pm.

Art hits the streets again in Taupō this weekend for Graffiato.

Police had reports of intimidation and driving offences by a small group of gang members.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault.

High living costs are a factor in the sudden increase in unwanted puppies and dogs.