Labour leader Andrew Little says musician Lizzie Marvelly would be "welcome" to run for Labour at the next election.

UPDATE: State Highway 35 has reopened between Maraenui and Omaio, following an earlier slip on the western side of the Motu Bridge. Contractors

UPDATE: One person has been taken to Rotorua Hospital after a crash at the intersection of Sunset and Old Taupo Rds. A police spokeswoman

Children as young as 12 are targeting contactless credit and debit cards in Rotorua.

Permanent and long-term international migration to NZ is at its highest level in more than 25 years and many newcomers are opting to settle in the regions.

SHAKEN: NZME Radio sales manager Justine Knowles in a shaken supermarket in Kaikoura. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 151116xx07.JPGDAMAGE: Justine

NO EXAM: John Paul College students Adam Schweizer (left), 17, and Jessica Macdonald, 17, whose chemistry exam was postponed because

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT: Hungarian president Janos Ader (tan coat) and Rotorua MP Todd McClay (left) are welcomed to Te Puia. PHOTO/STEPHEN

PARTY: Kasey Horne's children (from left) Graegan, Maia and Aleyah Horne all have the same birthday. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 141116sp9.JPGBy

Circle_see_more_DP.epsKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsEMOTION: A moving haka is performed at Reverend Napi Waaka's funeral. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER

Mark Fletcher was driving a 50-tonne truck towards Wellington when he found himself struggling to keep it in a straight line. "I

Circle_see_more_DP.epsmattmartinsmile.epsFUTURE FOCUS: Members of the American Council of Young Political Leaders visited Rotorua

New data showing an increase in long wait times for youth patients needing mental health help has been labelled "appalling" by a local

Circle_see_more_DP.epsFoodbank_Appeal_2016_DP_5.epsFoodbank_Appeal_2016_DP_1.epsBy Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@dailypost.co.nz GIVING

131116bf12.JPG PHOTO/BEN FRASERSUPPORT: The Rotorua community and their four-legged friends had a great time at the VETPlus Dogs'

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

ARRIVALS: An artist's impression of the new Rotorua Airport arrivals lounge. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 101116arrivals.JPGTERMINAL: An artist's

Terrified and fearing for her life a kidnap trial witness has told of squeezing out a bathroom window as her boyfriend was being savagely

The foreman of a High Court jury trying nine men on kidnapping and other charges in Rotorua has been discharged. This move came

Circle_see_more_DP.epsINSPIRING: Rotorua's Philippa Bennett will compete in Saturday's 16km Tikitapu Trail Run after being in a serious

Rotorua police area commander Inspector Bruce Horne is to retire at the end of the year. He talks exclusively to Kelly Makiha about

A woman has told a court how two men arrived at her apartment with one claiming her boyfriend, a businessman, had "raped my missus"

A businessman pulled out of talks with a man known as "Sandwich" to make his problems disappear when he made a multi-million dollar demand, a court has been told.

Rotorua police area commander Inspector Bruce Horne will retire at the end of this year after 36 years in the New Zealand Police. Mr

A court date has been set to hear a Petition for Inquiry lodged by failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson into the recent Rotorua

A mini tornado ripped through Ohope Beach, uprooting trees and damaging properties.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A businessman at the centre of a kidnapping and violence trial has admitted using methamphetamine with his alleged captors.

APPEAL: Rotorua Boys' High School's head of rugby Robert Ngarimu Simpkins is appealing his assault conviction. PHOTO/FILE A_100816sp4.JPGstephworsopserious.eps Rotorua

The Government has announced a major policy on emergency housing this afternoon.