A memorial tree in the Government Gardens has succumbed to an insect infestation and been removed. Although locals are saddened by

No one is believed to have been hurt in the early morning crash.

The body of a man who went kayaking yesterday has been pulled from Lake Rotorua.

"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.

Rotorua junior doctor Joseph Rea is disappointed to be striking again but says the issue is too important to ignore. PHOTO/BEN FRASER

A Turangi woman was rescued off Lake Taupo after going missing while fishing in her sea kayak. A police media statement said the

A precious carved club gifted to Rotorua Lakes Council in honour of late kaumatua Mauriora Kingi has been stolen.

Most of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.

Both the men and women's Counties Manukau teams have won the top titles at the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens. The men's side retained

Man suffers spinal injuries when car hits tree.

Search teams have found the body of missing boatie Colin McCormick on Lake Rotoiti.

Fire crews will today attempt to dampen "quite a few hot spots" remaining from the large scrub and grass blaze that ignited yesterday

A large scrub and grass fire south of Rotorua is expected to burn into the night, as dry conditions and winds fan the flames. About

It's been a week today since Colin McCormick went missing on Lake Rotoiti - and his family are preparing themselves for the possibility his body may never be found.

Rotorua police are keen to hear from anyone with information about a recent early morning motorcycle shop burglary. Patterson O'Connor

Singing superstar Sam Smith has been spotted in Rotorua - enjoying a quiet lunch at Okere Falls Store, according to staff.

One of Rotorua's most revered churches is being considered for a spot on the New Zealand Heritage List. The Heritage New Zealand

The medical condition was described as being something that "just happens sometimes".

The total value of building consents in the region is the highest since at least 2008.

The navy, police divers and search and rescue continue to search for a 48-year-old man missing in Lake Rotoiti, five days after he

More than 80 Kiwi kids were abducted or kidnapped in the first nine months of 2016.

Searchers are back out on Lake Rotoiti this morning, five days after a 48-year-old went missing. Rotorua constable Colin Fraser

Ruth Ashby and her three kids spent last year learning to live life differently all because some "idiot" crashed into them head-on.

Two lucky Lotto players are each half a million dollars richer after tonight's Lotto draw.

The Rotorua SPCA has been "flat out" over the holiday period, with the kitten season in full swing. SPCA shelter manager Karen Rolfe

BRAVE TOT: Christopher Cunningham (left), Finn Cunningham, 2, and Danielle Cunningham took part in the adrenaline of Rotorua's Skyswing

A rahui remains in place over a small part of Lake Rotoiti, as the search continues for a man who is presumed drowned after jumping

UPDATE: Police have brought in a special machine to assist them in their search for a missing 48-year-old man on Lake Rotoiti. Rotorua

Yesterday the Police Search and Rescue Dive Squad spent more than eight hours unsuccessfully searching the depths of Lake Rotoiti for the man.

UPSET: Karen Bennett is upset after treasured war medals and the ashes of her cat, Milo, were stolen. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 040117sp2.JPG/040117sp3.JPG/040117sp6.JPGTAKEN: