A new set of lungs gave Santana Daniels Pakau a second chance at life and she was determined to make the most of it.

It's the sort of phone call every parent dreads - someone saying don't panic but your son has been shot.

Used nappies, a lamp shade, a double bed base, and a old TV is just some of the trash found in a Rotorua Stream.

A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

By Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@nzme.co.nz A Rotorua businessman has been charged with careless driving causing death, after a fatal

A car has left the road and ended up on its roof following a crash south of Rotorua. A police media spokeswoman said the crash happened

The mother of Nia Glassie, who was jailed for the manslaughter of the toddler in Rotorua in August 2007, will be released on parole next month.

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsCircle_facebook_DP1.eps The body of former Rotorua man, Diego Hulton, who died after a fight outside a Perth

Police divers have found and recovered a body from Lake Rotoiti, believed to be the person who went missing on the lake on Sunday.

Rotorua will not host the Raggamuffin festival this year. The promoters of the show announced on Friday that the 10th festival, scheduled

Maori history should be taught in all New Zealand schools, according to a resolution made by Te Takanga o te Wa, the Maori History

The Police National Dive Squad is back on Lake Rotoiti this morning searching for a person missing on the lake. The dive squad arrived

TV ROLE: Rotorua's Kahurangi Maxwell is among the team hosting a live broadcast of Te Matatini next weekend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130217kahurangiINSPIRATION:

THE HUNT IS ON: Sonia Foote with son Theo, 17 months. PHOTO/BEN FRASERBy Rebecca Maugernews@dailypost.co.nz Mr Grumpy, Mr Happy and

By Alice Guynews@dailypost.co.nz ''Krazy Kerris'' Browne felt fine when she crossed the finish line of the 102km Tarawera Ultra after

NOT SUSPICIOUS: Fire investigators have revealed the fire at St John's Church last week was not suspicious. PHOTO/FILE A_080217bf20.JPG The

St John's Church has been inundated with offers of buildings to host its Sunday services and ministries. Reverend Ed Masters said

An Ohinemutu resident has witnessed what is now the fourth eruption to occur in Lake Rotorua, describing this latest one as being a lot wider.

A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LOVED: Popular Rotorua police officer Steve Allpress has died. PHOTO/FILE steve.JPGBy Kelly Makihakelly.makiha@nzme.co.nz Respected

The Raggamuffin Music Festival, which was be held in Auckland next Saturday, has been postponed until November - and a new venue could be on the cards.

Western Heights High School has gone into lockdown.

Police are keen to know the whereabouts of several firearms stolen recently.

Reality is slowing sinking in for Reverends Ed Masters and Lance Thomas as they survey the remains of their beloved St John's church. "It's

The blaze that will likely result in the demolition of St John's Church is being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed. Police

TRADING: Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick is thrilled retailers will likely be able to trade this Easter Sunday. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 090217bf7.JPGstephworsopsmile.epsCircle_see_more_DP.eps Rotorua

Heartbreak in church community after devastating Rotorua fire.

St John's Church in Rotorua was engulfed in flames and "burning to the ground" - and the blaze spread to at least one neighbouring building.

The body of a Kiwi man who died as a result of injuries he received outside a Perth bar will be brought home to Rotorua.