New ZealandGovernment was warned of motel accommodation 'safety risks'"It's slowly killing our town, I've never seen Rotorua so bad, so ugly, in all my life".18 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing 'not a safe environment' - localsThe Government is now spending $1 million a day on emergency and transitional housing.18 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandDo I need a mask? A jab? NZ-Aussie travel bubble - all you need to knowMask, yes. Jab, no. What else? Read on.18 Apr 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnother month, another record house price for RotoruaREINZ: The city reached a new median house price record of $650,000 in March18 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnder pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/hSome bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.18 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Covid pushed them out of school, this programme pulls them back inHelping youth who dropped out of school in lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Apr 03:09 AM
New ZealandRacism allegations spark independent review at schoolBut school says the claims aren't supported by evidence and are factually incorrect.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA class of their own: 29 old boys on staff at Rotorua Boys' HighJames Devenport and 28 former students have found purpose working at their old school.17 Apr 02:00 AM
Small BusinessLocal Focus: Rotorua restaurants get social media savvyFoodies check out socials before going to a restaurant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Apr 10:53 PM
Olympics'Run over by a bus': Dame Val's pandemic parenting challengeValerie Adams' young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the middle of the pandemic.16 Apr 09:27 PM
CrimeAlleged serious assault on police in cells: Man appears in courtA man accused of seriously assaulting two police officers has appeared in court.15 Apr 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses sayBusinesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.15 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigationThe video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.15 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: What 100 real women look likeExhibition represents Rotorua's diverse women. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Apr 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRaukura terraces represent 'young men climbing to the highest levels of knowledge'Rotorua Boys' High School has unveiled its new terraces, Ngā Pae a Kahukura.14 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries in workplace incident in PutāruruEmergency services were notified at 12.07pm.14 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuToi Ohomai graduation caps long journeyFor students graduating from Toi Ohomai this week, the journey means everything.13 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWaititi tells council to 'clean its s**t up'Ngapuna residents want the council to take more permanent action over sewerage issues.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.13 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of person found dead in Lake RotomāA body and a car were recovered from Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, last night.12 Apr 11:55 PM
TourismLocal Focus: Kia ora to our Aussie cousinsAnd 'thank you' to Kiwis for the support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Apr 07:50 PM
League'Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girlGirl in tears after being told she couldn't play rugby league with her male teammates.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near TaupōPolice were notified at 8.39am.11 Apr 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe upside of social mediaOPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.10 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of PlentyLocals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.10 Apr 02:42 AM
Royals'Deep sorrow' - Queen at Philip's bedside when he diedJacinda Ardern joins world leaders in praising the Duke of Edinburgh.10 Apr 01:40 AM
RoyalsQueen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's extraordinary love storyThe Queen and Prince Philip's union was a true love story that has finally come to an end.09 Apr 03:51 PM
RoyalsThe prince of gaffes: Philip's most outrageous commentsThe Prince was never far from headlines while performing royal duties.09 Apr 03:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a cigarette butt helped police nab a burglarHe went on a crime spree lasting months. A cigarette butt was his downfall.08 Apr 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basicsCharity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.08 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRevealed: When will Vegas be on our TV screens?Vegas was filmed in Rotorua and stars an array of talented wāhine and tāne.07 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandTravel envy? How the world reacted to 'exciting' NZ-Aussie travel bubbleNZ has been the world's envy over our Covid status. Now they've reacted to our new bubble.06 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandMuseum considering offloading seagull feathers, mercury vial, other itemsThe museum hopes to make space in its storage facility.06 Apr 02:56 AM
