Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.

Opinion: It was a red and black weekend in Rotorua, Ngongotāha and Hamilton.

Hundreds of homes could be affected.

A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.

Crews were called around 10.20pm.

'He is not suitable to be the managing director and sole officer of a security company'.

Changes allow "the sun to shine down on Te Waro Uri for the first time in decades".

'If we help reduce a cost barrier for some kids, that is a really positive thing.'

Two vehicles have crashed near Ngongotahā.

Check your lotto tickets if you're in Tauranga or Taupō.

Poppy O’Neill and Jarrod Collins are having a 'blast' rehearsing.

The house was 'well involved' when fire crews arrived.

Defendant tells court: 'I will never do this again.'

Major roadworks are delaying motorists on both sides of Rotorua.

Wheturangihia is a unique Te Arawa production to celebrate Matariki.

Rotorua Museum needs millions of dollars worth of restructuring before it can be re-open.

The kidnappers turned up in town on his wedding day with the bound victim in a BMW.

Rotorua police have launched an operation targeting illegal dirt bike riders.

A family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.

'The craziest thing is you can see the lightning bolt in the ground.'

'An example of what is possible if we open our hearts and minds'

Increasing weather events and storms have spurred a plan to remove more than 100 trees.

Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.