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
New ZealandThree mayoral races you should know aboutThe most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.22 Sep 06:52 PM
KahuRotorua's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata takes on the big shots in hockeyA little kura has qualified for the Rankin Cup - the top-tier secondary school tournament.22 Sep 06:20 PM
New ZealandMattresses, fridges, biking in heels: Waipa Mill's first female worker turns 100Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.22 Sep 06:00 PM
KahuNgahue fulfils destiny with stone of PoutiniWhen Kupe and Ngahue had successfully secured the pounamu, they returned to Hawaiki.22 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuTe Arawa Lakes Trust hits the right note with spa eventsPamper days are a great way to connect with the community.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth moreOpinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.21 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandMissing dog Scamp found, frail, 'frightened', but aliveScamp hadn't been seen for five days after being attacked at a dog park.21 Sep 04:29 AM
Kahu'The magic of our people': Whānau Ora thanked for 'hard mahi' during Covid'Whānau Ora equals success for our people and ... for our country.'20 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRotorua tourism operators want fix for emergency housing 'brand damage'Robertson quizzed on what Govt is doing to help maintain Rotorua tourism reputation20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mini-tornado sends tents flying - 'It reminded me of the Wizard of Oz'A mini-tornado that dangerously whipped through a league game was caught on camera.20 Sep 06:15 AM
New ZealandForce used during arrest by dog handler justified - IPCAThe man suffered dog bite injuries that required surgery.19 Sep 10:19 PM
Politics'Still a busy tourism town': Robertson says concerns about Rotorua taken seriously"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."19 Sep 09:59 PM
Kahu'Our own destiny': Kaupapa Māori framework for Whānau Ora providers launchedThe framework is about providing support in a Māori way.19 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to restore the mana of our city': Te Arawa takes emergency housing standTwo mayoral candidates have also called for action about the issue.19 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleQueen's funeral: Pubs to open and royalists plan 'all-nighter'The funeral event is expected to become one of the biggest global TV events in history.18 Sep 06:00 PM
Kahu'Momentous day' for hapū securing return of land from Rotorua CouncilRotorua hapū took a step closer to securing the return of land from Rotorua Lakes Council.18 Sep 04:31 AM
New ZealandDevastating dog attack: 'He's taken himself off somewhere to die alone'A pet pooch vanishes despite surviving an attack - and its owners are also injured.18 Sep 01:00 AM
KahuMāwai Hākona kapa haka group reflect on te reo Māori journeyMāwai Hākona won the second year of the Polynesian Festival in Rotorua in 1973.17 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandRotorua's mile of misery: 'Distressing' maps reveal spike in crime, police callouts around homeless motelsNew police data reveals the demand for police since emergency housing grew in Rotorua.16 Sep 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNgahi BidoisNgahi Bidois: It took three generations to get our language backOPINION: Te reo Māori is relevant in many places16 Sep 07:54 PM
KahuWatch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our landsThe story of a clan of mountain lords who went to war to win the heart of Pihanga.15 Sep 11:30 PM
KahuRoimata Mihinui: Anniversary of Māori language petition something to shout aboutRotorua still has a long way to go before our reo resonates through her streets.15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuThe death of Tamakurī is avengedAt the eastern end of Te Rotoehu once stood a great stronghold called Waipuia.15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuNew song a call to arms to champion te reo MāoriWhaia Ra is a call to arms by Rotorua band ORA.15 Sep 05:00 PM
