New Zealand'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheepIt's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.20 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'20 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandAlleged meth and esctasy dealing sees man in court on 22 chargesA man charged over a raft of drug dealing allegations has appeared in court.20 Dec 03:40 AM
KahuAwatere Douglas goes from the kitchen to the penthouseAwatere Douglas started washing dishes at the Sudima Hotel he now manages.20 Dec 01:37 AM
KahuHarvard-bound Medical student's desire to uplift Māori health inequalitiesMāori student breaking a glass ceiling.19 Dec 06:22 PM
KahuHumble, strong police leader makes policing commitment to communityRotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?19 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeWatch: Local sport ground vandalised by motorbikesVideo has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.19 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandMan found dead at Rotorua emergency housing hotelPolice said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.18 Dec 09:29 AM
LifestyleHow to do Christmas on a budget: Tips and tricks from budget advisers'Do the best you can on what you can afford.'17 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandRotorua's SPCA is already at capacity, but is bracing for a summer influxRotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.16 Dec 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mumOPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Crumbs from the colonial table’: Councillor and mayor butt heads at meetingCouncillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.16 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandCommissioners release decision on 13 contracted emergency housing motelsIndependent commissioners have released their decision15 Dec 05:54 AM
New Zealand10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Government is the worst slumlord in Rotorua': Report reveals human right breaches in emergency housing systemThe emergency housing review has found the system breaches human rights.14 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' houseBen Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.14 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breachesInquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.13 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandBus driver knocked out, hospitalised after attack by passengerBus driver Murray Cannell was allegedly punched, kicked and stomped on by a passenger.13 Dec 01:54 AM
ConstructionAuckland house prices down $235,000 annuallyThe bigger they are, the harder they fall.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.09 Dec 02:54 AM
CrimeSenior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operationA senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.08 Dec 11:10 PM
CrimeJury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rapeChris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.08 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandWoman has waited 31 years for justice, jury toldLawyers have closed their arguments to the jury in the Chris Budgen historic rape case.08 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fence aims to keep pest in Whakarewarewa ForestWallabies are being kept from spreading into the Waikato by a 12.5 kilometre fence.07 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandRugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury toldA rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.07 Dec 04:20 PM
New ZealandDairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robberA Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.07 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandRugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hearsCrown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.06 Dec 05:52 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in needRescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market06 Dec 07:08 AM
New ZealandDNA advance after 31 years sees rugby player charged with rapeHe was in Rotorua playing rugby at the time, but says he "didn't rape no chick".05 Dec 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.05 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
KahuHoward takes long jump into medical career with top award winShe's a champion athlete who also wants to be a doctor. How will Gisele Howard fit it in?02 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandMotels warned council in 2018 of ‘massive upcoming problem’How the Rotorua Motel Association predicted the emergency housing crisis four years ago.02 Dec 05:00 PM