New ZealandPolice station axe attack-accused denies chargesThe attack incident sparked an armed police response. 12 May 03:22 AM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizonOpinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikelyA new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.10 May 11:38 PM
PoliticsGovernment promises boy-racer crackdownMinisters Chris Bishop and Mark Mitchell announced new offences and penalties in Rotorua on Sunday, with Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch10 May 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Devastating to see': Family battles for toddler's movement progressThe family needs up to $10,000 per session for intensive therapy.10 May 10:00 PM
RacingNigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win'I knew that she wouldn’t take a backward step if it got down to a dogfight.'10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescuesThere were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.10 May 05:00 PM
RacingTomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mudMatamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.10 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' careerThe model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.10 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'10 May 12:03 AM
RacingDownpours put Rotorua race meeting under threatEarly morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving bossKerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme completeThe first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.09 May 05:17 AM
New ZealandRotorua man named as victim of Waikato crashThe crash happened on Tauranga Rd on January 28.09 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandBoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstormsA severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.09 May 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.09 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFour-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopenedSix people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.08 May 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Huge flames': Carport blaze wakes neighbourhood A carport fire in Sunnybrook was extinguished early this morning.08 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
RacingPunters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua featureIt is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years laterThe victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.08 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a 'little gem' in the CBD helps older people live fuller livesParksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.07 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakersAirline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.07 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.07 May 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announcedIt aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.07 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandRotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one dayThe council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.06 May 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdownThe 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.06 May 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon successMatthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictionsSantana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.05 May 06:00 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandTop charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tourThe tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.04 May 11:01 PM
