New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victoryTania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua08 Oct 03:29 AM
WorldKiwi mum charged over death of six-month-old baby boy in WAThe parents of a baby boy who died this week are behind bars on remand.07 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Spotlight on lash artistsThe lash industry is not officially regulated in Aotearoa.06 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Poi magic to fill stands, raise spirits at World CupThe poi has evolved over the years.06 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuŌkareka a rich source of food in bush and waterŌkareka was a site that was once rich with kumara cultivations that fed many sub-tribes.06 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuOn a mission for MakeretiFourteen Māori academics have been sponsored to explore studying at Oxford.06 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuNew MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern BayA scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.05 Oct 09:03 PM
Kahu'This is the Tauranga I'm dreaming of': Events to celebrate city's diversityTiki Taane and comedian Chris Parker are some of the acts getting behind the cause.05 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 20 per cent of Rotorua jobseekers under 25 - NationalMany of those without jobs have never had an example of what it meant to go to work.05 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuPutting a name to the face: The 10-year search for one portrait's story"It's a picture of somebody's father or brother and I would like to find him."04 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZOPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.03 Oct 09:00 PM
Kahu'He's the bomb': Teacher sharing boxing passion makes a difference"I don't think you'll find this at any other school."03 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Removing GST from medicine could have wider benefitsOpinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.02 Oct 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New Brooklands mural unveiledWatch: The mural was inspired and designed by local tamariki.30 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandMinistry moves 28 homeless from controversial Fenton St hotelTwenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.30 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeEmergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offendingHe started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.30 Sep 07:00 PM
KahuBay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlementAn initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.30 Sep 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Her babies are left with no mamma': Highway gunfire and mystery of shot woman in carFamily and friends of Korrey Whyman from Kawerau are grieving her loss.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.28 Sep 05:20 PM
New Zealand'No time to think': Dairy worker assaulted in morning robbery speaks outThe robbery and assault took place in the span of about one and a half minutes.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Racism is alive and well': Mayoral hopeful's face cut out of signVandalism of election signs has triggered an accusation of "racism" in Rotorua.27 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman criticalThe woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.27 Sep 05:31 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hubRotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.27 Sep 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Great sadness': Funeral for man hit by car in city to be held todayRichard Martin suffered critical injuries in the crash, and died six days later.27 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandBlack Power kidnapping: Woman sentenced to home detention in emergency housingThe final two people involved in a gang drug debt revenge plot have been sentenced.26 Sep 11:35 PM
New ZealandWoman critical after shooting near RotoruaA woman was located at the scene with a serious gunshot wound.26 Sep 08:23 PM
EntertainmentBigger venue named for Juicy Fest TaurangaNelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.25 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crimeOPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.25 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGangs, meth, guns and murder: Killer woman a 'powder keg fuelled with rage'Moetu Kaitai has been jailed for life after getting angry at men and shooting Kalvin Kana.24 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.22 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not22 Sep 09:00 PM
KahuLate entertainer's whānau get peek at new Sir Howard Morrison CentreMembers of the Morrison family visited the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to see the progress.22 Sep 08:57 PM
