New ZealandSettled Bay of Plenty weather expected this week - but a cyclone threat loomsThe earliest the next tropical cyclone is expected to develop is over the weekend.07 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandTen offers made to rehome remaining Rainbow Springs manuMore than 150 individual wildlife have been rehomed since Rainbow Springs closed.07 Feb 05:06 PM
SportDidgeridoo and Māori culture blend during moving welcome for league starsWhy this morning's pōhiri to welcome NRL All Stars players was extra-special.07 Feb 01:02 AM
New Zealand'We're loving it': Rotorua rejoices over bustling long weekendVisitors flocked to Rotorua for the long weekend.06 Feb 05:07 PM
New Zealand'Let’s not wait for one day of the year to do this': Waititi 'rarks' up eventWaitangi Day was about celebrating being Māori in Rotorua.06 Feb 05:00 AM
AthleticsRotorua’s paralympic champion Lisa Adams turns up heat at Sola Power eventParalympic champion Lisa Adams dominates Sola Power Throwers Meet04 Feb 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgahi Bidois: Sharing the fruit of the knowledge treeOPINION: There is no new knowledge that someone did not know before you.04 Feb 09:00 PM
Kahu'Very warming': 28th Māori Battalion Battle Honours memorial flag to fly on Waitangi DayIt will be the first time the flag has been displayed in 76 years.04 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandNine-year-old boy reported missing foundA 9-year-old boy has been missing in Rotorua since yesterday.04 Feb 07:29 PM
KahuGull, Ngāi Te Rangi offer discount fuel for iwi beneficiariesVouchers will be distributed for a 10 per cent discount on fuel.03 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua: Waitangi Day event set to go ahead, showers expected for long weekendDry weather is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.03 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive win': Rotorua to reap rewards after American TV coupGreat news! Tourism sector rejoices in TV broadcast goodness.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo sewerage mains damaged in Rotorua in separate incidentsThe damage caused sewage to spill into Lake Rotorua but has been fixed.03 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation undertakes its annual census of rare geothermal wetland ferns.Rotorua Department of Conservation team is undertaking its annual census.03 Feb 05:52 AM
New ZealandFive of 10 Rotorua councillors could be getting a near six-figure salaryFind out who is set to get the biggest slice.03 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Library: About 200 people asked to leave after possible firearm sightingPolice responded to a report of the possible sighting shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday.03 Feb 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Taonga' data to be collected in March censusA Rotorua iwi hopes this census gathers data more successfully than the last one.02 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuNo time to take breath for keen basketballerNZ Kea caught a window to have a break and wind down before their next game.02 Feb 04:06 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition focuses on effects of moon and gods on peopleKāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition and book are the culmination of two years’ work.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Government Gardens site of many disputesKāhu ki Rotorua: The site of the Government Gardens is rich with history.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Celebrate our communities at OhinemutuKāhu ki Rotorua: Ngati Whakaue Whakanuia marks Aotearoa’s national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged over bank kidnappings pleads not guiltyA man charged over alleged kidnappings at the BNZ bank last year has appeared in court.02 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Unsafe': Part of lakefront boardwalk closed due to damage and washouts, fresh rain warning for regionPhotos show parts of the boardwalk under water and lake weed strewn across it.01 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters to the editor: Hollie is right - recovery is hellOPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandMore details to be revealed about 60 new Kāinga Ora homesResidents near Gem St can hear more about a Kāinga Ora development in two weeks.01 Feb 05:09 PM
New Zealand‘It’s been about preparation’: Emergency services on standby as more rain forecast for Rotorua"Heading into Thursday there will be some rain, heavier in the afternoon and into Friday."01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSubscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leaderOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandGirls' High new boarding hostel creates historyRotorua Girls' High School makes history today by opening its first hostel.31 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandPlumbers share advice on how to protect your home from floodingIt's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.31 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandNearly 30mm of rain has fallen in Rotorua today"We want to make sure people are vigilant and prepared to act."31 Jan 04:56 PM
New Zealand'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertMetService says the rainfall expected tomorrow has the potential to bring 'severe impact'.31 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandRotorua Work and Income in lockdown, police trying to find ‘threatening’ individualPolice were advised at 11.20am.30 Jan 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.30 Jan 10:13 PM