New ZealandWoman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."24 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Te Arawa is in the house’: Five out of 12 Te Matatini finalists from Rotorua regionTe Arawa kapa haka teams have achieved their best finals selection results.24 Feb 08:14 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for Bay of PlentyThe MetService warns of potential severe thunderstorms for the Bay of Plenty today.24 Feb 07:07 PM
New ZealandTommy Wilson: Te Matatini serves as a benchmark and a beaconOPINION: Te Matatini showcases another avenue for our kids to explore their identity.24 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFive out of six Te Arawa groups make it to Te Matatini finalsFive out of six Te Arawa rōpū make to Te Matatini finals24 Feb 07:44 AM
New ZealandClosing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last callAlcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.24 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandElectric shock incident: WorkSafe launch investigation, man recoveringThe man was digging the foundation for a sign on Te Ngae Rd.24 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandWhy a mum with five kids loves living at a new Kāinga Ora housing complexLocals are being asked for feedback on Kāinga Ora's Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd complex.23 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: Our already anxious country is about to come under a lot more pressureOPINION: We will do what we can to get through this hard time together.23 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand$18,000 luxury cruise to be auctioned off for charityIt's that time of year again for locals to dig deep in their pockets for a good cause.23 Feb 06:47 PM
New Zealand'Difficult times': Rotorua council warned of $5.6m deficit, cuts to services may be proposed"Unfortunately, things like mowing just won’t be able to be done."23 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuTe Koutu a feature of Te Arawa historyTe Koutu has a long history that stretches back to the time of Tuhoromatakaka.23 Feb 04:29 PM
KahuKey leadership positions named for iwi-owned spaKāhu ki Rotorua: Top appointments announced for world-class facility.23 Feb 04:28 PM
KahuRotorua exhibition on show at Te Matatini 2023Exhibition has travelled far and wide in the past decade.23 Feb 04:20 PM
New ZealandNgongotahā house fire treated as suspicious by policeMultiple fire appliances were called to Ranginui St in Rotorua.23 Feb 07:11 AM
KahuTe Matatini: The big guns of kapa haka take to the stageOur kapa haka experts give their view on day 2 of Te Matatini.23 Feb 06:18 AM
New ZealandPlea for separate Whakaari/White Island trial rejected by judge'Everyone has already waited far too long,' the judge said.23 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandRotorua man Jason Trembath charged with doing an indecent act in publicJason Trembath has been remanded in custody until May.22 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Hey bro, you need to pay': Businessman admits kidnapping role over $265k debtA Rotorua man has pleaded guilty to being a party to kidnapping.22 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandHemo Gorge roundabout: Third truck crashes in the same spotThe crash is the third involving a large truck rolling since the roundabout opened in 201722 Feb 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police timeOPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.22 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A new beginning': New building shows QE Health's commitment to Rotorua“We will be around for another 80 years. This place is designed for our locals."22 Feb 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Worth fighting for': Iwi trust building 93 homes to get people out of 'heartbreaking' housingThe land will have 93 new homes catering for up to 340 people.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation billThe matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.22 Feb 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Well involved' house fire in RotoruaMultiple fire appliances can be seen on Ranginui St in Rotorua.21 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandWork site electric shock: Man remains critical, initial inquiries under wayThe man came into contact with a high-voltage cable.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandA psychologist's opinion: The emotional aftermath of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: We must allow space and time for processing the events of the past few days.21 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why does Rotorua seem to have more graffiti and litter than other towns?Our readers have their say.21 Feb 05:40 PM
New Zealand'Someone's going to get hurt': 'Dangerous' motorcyclists terrorise suburb's streets“I do not let my grandchildren out the gate. They cannot play beside the road."21 Feb 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Help us': Calls for help spur donation drive despite Civil Defence pleaThose behind local donation efforts to cyclone victims say there's still demand.21 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandCritical: Man installing sign suffers electric shock from underground cablesInjured man is a long-term employee at Directionz.21 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora sets new date for Pukehangi drop-in session over 60 new homesA new time and date will be scheduled when the weather has settled down.21 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandTe Arawa kapa haka groups get set to competeSix Te Arawa teams are heading for Te Matatini in Auckland this week.21 Feb 12:21 AM
