New ZealandChampions blow competition away at Tarawera UltraRotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.16 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smokeThe fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.16 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandGrand plans: Motel owners defy tough economy with $4.2m upgradeThey want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.16 Feb 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence reboundsThe Fonterra payout this season is the highest in history.16 Feb 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiativeFind out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.15 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctorPublic money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gatherForest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hard decision’: Woman, 27, heading to US for $550k cancer treatmentAmelia Branson and her family are fighting to extend her life.14 Feb 04:04 PM
New ZealandOperation FTP goes ahead despite risk of fineRotorua's homeless have been given free food in a counter operation to Operation Trolley.14 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandConfirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper productionStaff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.13 Feb 11:23 PM
New Zealand‘Oh my God’: The shocking cost of Kāinga Ora ‘container homes’ revealedThe homes were criticised by locals when they first arrived on the site.13 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandNearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'13 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandHoliday house hike: Group to assess impact of targeted rateA working group to be set up to recommend improvements.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow geothermal water changes could impact Bay of Plenty growersGeothermal water use in the Bay of Plenty is currently under review.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandMichael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.12 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOperation FTP: Crackdown on trolley thefts sparks counter operationOperation Feed The People launched in opposition to police trolley crackdown.12 Feb 04:04 PM
New Zealand‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honourLiz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.12 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandMum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'12 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandRotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in AmericaAmelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan WilsonWatch12 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandYaba Daba Do – Red Stag Timber want two from twoThe Red Stag team is determined to give winning the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix a good go.11 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandHow Aquabots are leading charge for diversity in techYoung female engineers from Rotorua will compete at the Aquabots finals in June.10 Feb 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel studentRotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.10 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandMan on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriendMoscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandStudent dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostelRotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.09 Feb 08:43 PM
New Zealand100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
New Zealand‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assaultStevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum shocked at $1000 school uniform billWoman says she was horrified when handed the bill for her son's uniform this year.08 Feb 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Like Meremere raceway': Boy racers terrorise residents'Someone’s going to get really hurt.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
