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.

Cordons are set up and armed police can be seen in the area.

COMMUNITY SPORT: Spotlight on newly-formed Lakes Football Club.

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.

Billy Macfarlane's son has admitted running a drug syndicate in Rotorua and Tauranga.

The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.

Local hospitality businesses shut down in protest over staff and immigration issues.

Sunshine is also expected for the long weekend.

The odds of a water user bumping into a shark on their boogie board remain low.

One person is in a serious condition and the other in a moderate condition.

There will be plenty of horsing around in Taupō next weekend with Equifest returning.

Joan McBeath is matching good people with good causes in Taupō.

A father was killed in the crash and his daughter was injured.

Spring has arrived and so too has this week's recipe for potato and parsnip gnocchi.