PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTen strikes in five months hit DHB and patientsLakes DHB was affected by strike action by midwives, anaesthetic technicians and doctors.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We shouldn't have to live like this': Family lives in fear on crash bendA Ngongotahā family is living in fear someone will be killed outside their home.18 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan's body discovered in Rotorua mountain bike parkThe body of a man has been found in a Rotorua mountain bike park at the weekend.18 Aug 03:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load upLess focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 Aug 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Zero-tolerance': Gangs banned from bar after assaultSecurity is being stepped up immediately as a precaution by the venue's management.18 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandCar and motorbike crash in MuruparaEmergency services are on their way to Murupara.17 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop singers to star in musical depicting growing up in Rotorua"While we had nothing, when we came together to sing, we had everything."17 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInteractive: Auckland rentals more expensive in South and North, cheaper in EastNew rentals are more expensive in South Auckland and the North Shore.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand$36m Rotorua drug bust 'biggest we've had in the Bay': Police chiefA Rotorua man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.15 Aug 05:58 PM
New Zealand60kg of meth worth $36m seized in Rotorua raidA 42-year-old man was arrested and charged15 Aug 03:48 AM
EducationMāori youth inspired by health career pathway eventAbout 50 Bay of Plenty rangatahi were at the event at Toi Ohomai-Mokoia campus.15 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandTūroa ski field partly reopens after 'significant avalanche'Tūroa skifield has reopened after a "significant avalanche" closed it this morning.14 Aug 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Despicable' principal slept naked with studentsFormer Rotorua principal Uenuku Fairhall's actions on school trip "despicable".14 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Remote controlled magpies used to save our native falconMost injuries to falcons caused by deliberate shooting. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Aug 09:59 PM
TechnologyAn avocado time machine? Science Fair tomorrowThe fair will be open for the public tomorrow and Friday.13 Aug 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.13 Aug 06:27 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Remote controlled magpies used to save our native falconMost injuries to falcons caused by deliberate shooting. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New ZealandersYoung New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment invests $20m to help reopen Rotorua MuseumThe building closed in 2016. It is hoped it will create 371 additional jobs when reopened.12 Aug 09:45 PM
EducationTeaching guide helps inform early childhood education cultural practicesNgāti Rangiwewehi tupuna is guiding early childhood teachers through a new book.12 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandAnswers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral homeFamily of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouple's power, security lights cut by suspected burglarThey later discovered their exterior switchboard had been opened and the power turned off.11 Aug 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationFuture of education at stake: Rotorua principals voice their concerns"Principals aren't going to want to be principals," Rotorua Principals' Assoc pres says.10 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Bay of Plenty house blazeBrigades from all across the Eastern Bay of Plenty rushed to the scene08 Aug 06:34 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 23-year-old council candidate says life experience isn't everythingRotorua Council is not demographically representative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Aug 06:19 PM
New ZealandOffender connected with high-profile child murder case faces fresh assault chargeHigh profile child abuser before the courts after alleged theft, assault incident08 Aug 01:04 AM
VideoLocal Focus: 23-year-old council candidate says life experience isn't everythingRotorua Council is not demographically representative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Aug 05:47 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured near AtiamuriPedestrian airlifted to hospital in critical condition.07 Aug 08:18 AM
New ZealandHouse fire hero: 'I put the hose through the cat door'The police and a fire investigator were on scene this afternoon.07 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandMaketū murder accused weeps in court as trial date setThe man accused of murdering a Maketū toddler sat weeping in Tauranga court today.06 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoys' high scoop top spots at Chinese speech competitionRotorua Boys' High School has impressed at a national speech and drama competition.06 Aug 05:57 PM
New ZealandSurgeon appeals conviction for careless driving causing deathBlaithin Page was driving to work last year when she collided with an elderly woman.05 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandAntarctic blast hits Bay of Plenty, snow falls in Mamaku near RotoruaSnow falls in Rotorua.05 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandAll accounted for following Kaingaroa house fireFire crews headed to Kaingaroa in the Bay of Plenty to a house fire.04 Aug 06:30 AM