SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
New Zealand'If it wasn’t for you ...': Council workers save great-grandmotherRotorua council workers save 78-year-old woman in miraculous garden rescue.21 Dec 05:01 PM
TravelWhere locals really eat, drink and shop in RotoruaSkip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.20 Dec 11:04 PM
PremiumEntertainment'It's all about small time frames': Dai Henwood on finding joy while living with stage 4 cancer20 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal role20 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'19 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobe18 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandNew faces, old problem: Rotorua sets up wastewater working groupCouncil, iwi and community reps join group to guide Rotorua wastewater shift.18 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Giving back': Rotorua shoppers help raise $288k for HospiceFunds help provide free specialist end-of-life care for local patients. 17 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unsaleable': QE Health buyer walks after Health NZ refuses to transfer contractsHealth NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelays extend planned power cuts for hundreds of householdsUnison says 569 Rotorua customers were affected across three suburbs.17 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt white van and discarded items after Rotorua man found deadNicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, was found dead in a vehicle on Ford Rd on Friday evening.17 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
New Zealand'So serious': Snapchat predator case sent to High Court for sentencingHe used Snapchat aliases to target girls aged 11, 13 and 16 across three cities.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandNight market's return date to CBD announcedCouncillors voted eight-to-three to scrap the Kuirau Park trial early.17 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandTap, pay, bite: Hot pie vending machine a Rotorua firstThe launch follows Montana Group's takeover of iconic Kiwi brand Maketū Pies last year.17 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks SH1 between Taupō and TūrangiDrivers should avoid the area or expect delays, police say. 17 Dec 12:25 AM
New Zealand'A fighter': Teen athlete who defied rare cancer to reach 16th birthday dies She endured chemotherapy, an arm amputation and trial drugs to slow the disease.16 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
New Zealand'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington rideHe averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp. 16 Dec 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvents blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournamentsThe city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Huge demand’: Half of $22k Fill The Bus food donations distributedThe can drive helped stock the shelves of the Salvation Army's choice-model supermarket.15 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - surveyAll 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.15 Dec 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Memorial flowers stolen as Rotorua homicide victim namedThe man died after a crash, but police say his injuries were not consistent with a crash.15 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
