North Island shaken by 5.5 magnitude quake

School kapa haka group involved in bus-car crash that left one dead

St John said it sent five ambulances and two helicopters to the scene in Ōwhata late Thursday night.

How a teen's passion for Māori wards led to a shock win for his mum

Mawera Karetai didn't have a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty.

'I know where you live': Councillors ramp up security after threats

At least two newly elected councillors will be accessing newly available support to have security systems installed in their homes after facing harassment and threats.

Crews extinguish fire at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village

Crews from across the region were called to the popular tourist attraction after a fire broke out.