New ZealandPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCoastguard's lifejacket warning after good Samaritan act nearly costs boatie everythingFive people ended up in Lake Rotoiti without lifejackets after a tow went wrong.23 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into courtSecurity seized banned items from 125 people in Rotorua and 46 in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt Ruapehu22 Dec 04:00 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 ZealandMan, 28, in court over Rotorua deathNicholas Mitchell, 37, died after crashing into a tree on Ford Rd on Friday.18 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Where do I go now?': QE Health patients' fears as doors close todayThe Rotorua business had 1200 Health NZ patients enrolled and 2300 appointments scheduled.18 Dec 08:16 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
