New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New Zealand'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospitalThe number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.12 Jul 01:24 AM
KahuMātauranga Māori meets New York TimesA te ao Māori initiative for Rotorua lakes has caught the attention of the New York Times.08 Jun 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$1.5m tourism venture to create up to 15 jobsThe venture will see people walk suspended among the Redwoods.06 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandKinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissedConvicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.10 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting, despicable act' - pounamu missing from graveThe theft has re-opened the wound of mourning for the Jones family.04 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandShed near mud pool taken downAfter four days of anticipation, the shed has been taken down.30 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandMud pool: Blessing in disguise for evacuated residentWith a family forced to leave, the next to go is the shed on the edge of the pool.28 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandLynmore crash 'sounded like thunder'Police were called to the scene at 9.54am.12 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandRotorua angler's bizzare find in troutThe fisherman has also pulled out a fish wearing an elastic hair band.06 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandTeachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchersToday's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.29 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandLetter box blown up in Lynmore, RotoruaThere were no injuries and inquiries are ongoing.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMPI warning customers of email scamNetsafe offers ways of dealing with email scams.23 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandGame of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next yearThe author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.23 May 05:45 PM
New ZealandPermitted bush fire on SH30 south of Rotorua under controlCrews have been battling a fire at Horohoro.14 Mar 01:16 AM
EducationFormer charter school's 'mammoth' first yearTe Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology has been open for just over a year.15 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSet up begins for Float, Bomb CompThousands are expected to visit Blue Lake over the next four days.12 Feb 07:00 PM
TennisAotearoa Māori Tennis Championships a big hitThe tournament is one of the longest established Māori sports events in the country.31 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'No respect for clean, green NZ'Current approach to waste focuses on community education while dumping continues.04 Sep 09:12 PM
New ZealandWhoops: Police quick to find stolen car with GPSWithin an hour of the vehicle being reported as taken, police were in pursuit.02 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandSt John's leaders look to future (+ video)St John's is looking to the future after the demolition of part of the church building - with a new temporary venue and name.02 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandGang brawl during funeral processionA brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.13 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Brave Rotorua designer shares his storySuccessful New Zealand fashion designer, Kharl WiRepa from Rotorua opens up about his life before and after his addiction to meth. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch01 Oct 07:30 PM
