New ZealandMan jailed in NZ's 'most serious' objectional material case loses name secrecyThe Rotorua man lost his suppression appeal but had time shaved off his sentence.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Police arrest five after tangi for ex-gang boss Jeffrey GearGear led the Filthy Few for a decade, but left and turned his life around in 2021.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘So avoidable’: Coroner’s warning after man's fatal decision costs him his life05 Nov 06:01 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priority04 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRich-list family tensions resurface in Lakeland Queen liquor hearing04 Nov 08:00 PM
CrimeCoromandel man convicted of serious sexual offending against childrenHis crimes involved two children aged under 12 in the Bay of Plenty over three years.04 Nov 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Get up and have another go': Owner grateful no one hurt in Mitai Village fire Crews battled the blaze for hours before leaving the scene at 2.30am.04 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire breaks out at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageA function room at Rotorua's Mitai Māori Village caught fire, spewing flames and smoke across the nearby area.Watch04 Nov 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Worst-kept secret': Two new mall tenants revealed as supermarket opensTogether the three stores are expected to create 200 jobs.04 Nov 05:03 AM
KahuEducation leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removalEducation Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionTwo others charged after the death at a Trigg Ave house have also been named.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls south of Rotorua, SH5 reopensDiversions were in place as a result of the crash south of Rotorua.03 Nov 06:32 AM
New ZealandRunning, rhythm and records: Rotorua’s forest festival hits its stride againMore than 3000 runners and walkers are expected across six distances.03 Nov 12:42 AM
LifestyleLegend of the PeaksThe event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the PeaksWatch03 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandOutspoken Rotorua ratepayer group disbands after a decadeChairman Reynold Macpherson is winding up the organisation next month.02 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandAlmost 63,000 BoP residents exposed to flood risk, study findsThe region has a 'reasonably large amount of people' living at river mouths and lakes.02 Nov 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Negative returns ahead? How to make your money work harderMarkets expect another 0.25% OCR cut later this month, squeezing savers further.02 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The light went on for me’: First wahine Māori leads regional council'I always had visions myself of what should happen for our constituency.'01 Nov 05:00 PM
RacingStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Creating chaos': Facebook bike stunt video lands Black Power gangster in courtThe rider was also involved in a fight between two chapters of Black Power. 01 Nov 01:02 AM
New Zealand'A good man can do bad things': Man killed neighbour who was always shouting and swearing'Being a good man didn't stop you from killing my brother.'31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcherThe owner of the Rotorua reptile reckons she is 'better than MetService'.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Clown': Fleeing driver leaves vital clue after smashing through fenceA frustrated resident says he has had enough of boy racers.31 Oct 04:00 AM
