PremiumPremiumKahuCould Rotorua get its own Statue of Liberty in the Redwoods?It would be contemporary by design, Māori by nature and one part of plans for the forest.16 Nov 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby SevensStraight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruitThe All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.16 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's been a huge challenge': Teacher overcomes 'traumatic' injuryAlasdair Hay has returned to the stage after being assaulted earlier this year.15 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPlaced in receivership: Rotorua couple's dreams left in tattersFailed venture left owing nearly $2 million.15 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Degrading' wages: Teacher aides working multiple jobs to surviveSupport staff rally to raise awareness on what they do and how much they're underpaid.15 Nov 01:32 AM
CricketBOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talentThey may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.14 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Amazing video shows hatching of 2000th kiwiLivestream video of incredible moment a kiwi hatches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Nov 06:13 PM
New Zealand'No justice for Karlos': Crown solicitor reacts after murder trial abortedLegal experts give their reaction to the murder trial's early end.14 Nov 05:30 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Amazing video shows birth of 2000th kiwiLivestream video of incredible moment a kiwi hatches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch14 Nov 04:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyAnother career milestone reached for Kaleb TraskAnd he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.14 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandTāneatua residents question long wait for vital police stationTāneatua residents are still waiting for a new police station a year after it burned down.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandEgg-citing! Live stream of 2000th kiwi hatchingThe egg was laid somewhere between 75 and 78 days ago.12 Nov 05:25 PM
Super RugbyKaleb Trask one of nine rookies to secure Chiefs contractAlso named are 8 All Blacks, 6 Māori All Blacks, 1 Chiefs centurion, 1 international12 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua-based NZ Māori Arts and Crafts Institute puts on show in ChinaThe contribution included a kapa haka performance and crafting of a taiaha.12 Nov 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentVandal-hit Rotorua landlord decries law change proposalLandlord says they will have less control with no-cause tenancy termination change.12 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Level of force not accepted in society': Murder trial hears pathologist's testimonyThe trial of murder accused Shane Claude Roberts has been further adjourned.12 Nov 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Horrified' judge: Teens left in court cells all day'This is a complete violation of his human rights,' the judge said.11 Nov 10:15 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Rotorua's Armistice Day Service in the Government GardensThe weather was cool but the hearts were warm. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch11 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called, serious injuries after quad bike crashPolice were notified of the crash on Te Kopia Rd just before 6pm this evening.11 Nov 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentHealthy land, healthy people: What the Lakes DHB is doing to be environmentally-friendlyRotorua Hospital alone produces 360,000kg of waste each year.10 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool board backdown: Government set to abandon hub proposalEducation 'hubs' no longer expected to take control of schools.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning for Bay of Plenty and GisborneHeavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.09 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandBlaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey homeAbout 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.09 Nov 09:24 PM
AthleticsGolden Arm: Lisa Adams a world championRotorua's Lisa Adams has wasted no time in achieving para shot put world dominance.09 Nov 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe oldest of Rotorua CBD's surviving family-owned retailersOur People09 Nov 01:58 AM
New ZealandJury retires for weekend in Shane Claude Roberts murder trial in RotoruaShane Claude Roberts is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.08 Nov 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Callous' betrayal: How one worker ripped off his sick bossKody Mahuika was "callous", "calculated" and "premeditated", the judge said.08 Nov 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Happy Meal' healthcare: Why drive-through plans have stalledDr Lance O'Sullivan has had a change of heart.08 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandMurder accused not baby Karlos' biological father, jury toldRotorua High Court trial continues.07 Nov 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew motels and hotels could create price war - operatorHundreds of beds are due to be added to the accommodation pool in the next two years.07 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandBaby murder trial: Accused's daughter admits changing statementWitness in Karlos Stephens trial tells court she was angry, hurt and very upset.06 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$1.5m tourism venture to create up to 15 jobsThe venture will see people walk suspended among the Redwoods.06 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandGovernment Garden blaze: Person and lighter seen in vicinityThe flames were reportedly 10-feet high at one point.06 Nov 01:43 AM