New ZealandCocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ societyIt comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.12 Mar 05:11 PM
Kahu'The crowd speaks for itself': Thousands gather for Te Arawa kapa haka concertThe event took place the day after the Lakeside 25 concert.12 Mar 04:57 AM
ReviewsKelly MakihaKelly Makiha: Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert - just what we neededRotorua's Lakeside 25 hits the right note.11 Mar 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverageIt's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.11 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strikeDemands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReaders share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retireOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts'What other city in New Zealand can boast they have their own concert?'10 Mar 07:41 PM
New ZealandElderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurbMembers of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHome found for two Rainbow Springs manuRainbow Springs' 30-year-old kākā to be euthanised.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decadesTania Tapsell has already made history in her career, now she will do it again.10 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandExtensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bayContact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.10 Mar 03:09 AM
KahuTe Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānauTe Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.09 Mar 05:57 PM
New Zealand'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballotThe three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.09 Mar 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucksSome pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.09 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuCollection for flood victims at special kapa haka performanceTe Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNew programme nurtures tech future for rangatahiKāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spaJob opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cakeOPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuKai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless wordsThe warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residentsWhat started with a single request for help quickly turned into something much bigger.09 Mar 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting listOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.08 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō-Napier road set to be closed until AprilWaka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.08 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandFormer gang boss hands in patch, gets home D for role in drug smuggling ringJeffrey Gear has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug-smuggling ring.08 Mar 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessOpinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.08 Mar 07:00 PM
PropertyHouse prices continue to drop with one district leading the trendQV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.08 Mar 05:18 PM
New Zealand'Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone GabrielleWorldline data showed national consumer spending in February in retail was $2.8 billion.08 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in courtA man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.08 Mar 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big winFrom shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.07 Mar 10:07 PM
KahuRangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populationsSummer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.07 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandArrest after vehicle rolls into Rotorua reserve following collisionPolice were alerted to an incident on Ngongotahā Rd, near Taui St, about 7.10pm.07 Mar 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offenceOPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandCar hits pedestrian and power pole in RotoruaEmergency services were called to Devon St.07 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesJobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.07 Mar 05:09 PM
