Rotorua residents can expect a big day when Kmart opens its doors on Friday

A Rotorua family are devastated after the loss of a son, brother, husband and father.

Man 'lucky' after large tree branch falls, striking ute and closing Rotorua street.

Woman found unconscious man in toilet cubicle.

School says Ngarimu Simpkins in same role as before but he shares it with a second person.

Two people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.

Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.

Cross Laminated Timber plant to be built at Red Stag Mill site at Waipa, Rotorua.

The defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.

Other charges include making false statement in logbook, failing to have 10 hours' rest.

Parents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.

Mourners gather to welcome beloved mother and teacher Louise Jones onto marae.

Relations between the council and aquatic centre staff have stumbled.

Motorists report a man with a machete at a busy Rotorua intersection.

An appeal will be heard next week relating to the death of road worker George Taiaroa.

Louise Jones called in sick on Monday morning, now staff and students are in mourning.

Rotorua police fear a week of rising domestic violence.

New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.

The men's defending champion has withdrawn from Ironman New Zealand in Taupo.

Man chose to sleep rough from age 10 and says homelessness is part of a bigger picture.

It's hoped the head count will provide information in the quest to reduce homelessness.

The Rotorua Hockey Association failed to provide a safe workplace for its former employee.

Police have become involved in a serious assault at a Rotorua school this week.

The incident of violent bullying was captured on video by another student.

Former Papamoa scout leader jailed for sexual abuse against two young people.

The car crashed through a ponga fence near the intersection with Sunset Rd about 7.15pm.

Rotorua kiwi chicks captured hatching in rare time-lapse.

Four plead not guilty, while a fifth pleads guilty and is offered diversion.

A house is on fire on Clinkard Ave in Rotorua.