New ZealandScrapping prisons and Oranga Tamariki part of reportThis report highlighted Māori experiences within the justice system and called for change.24 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He was my love, my whole life love'The partner of Denis Miklus, who died at the Polynesian Spa speaks of her grief.23 Jul 04:45 AM
New ZealandStranger 'angel' helps homeless family at supermarketGrateful family 'overwhelmed and speechless' at generosity.23 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandCoroner inquest hears details of Polynesian Spa drowningA coroner is hearing details about the death of a French tourist in a hot pool in Rotorua.22 Jul 01:35 AM
New Zealand'I have murdered my wife': Killer's shocking call to policeOn Friday, Michael Douthett, 58, pleaded guilty to murdering his wife last November.21 Jul 07:01 PM
RugbyBaywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 championsRangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.21 Jul 05:36 AM
SportMāori All Blacks: Haka formation was not maliciousThis comes after some fans questioned Maori ABs' respect during the Fijian haka.21 Jul 03:23 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Inventor's cost-saving dairy breakthrough New gadget to "significantly" reduce milk production costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWinter escape: Wine tasting, mud baths and sulphur soaksNeed an escape from the kids after the holidays? Rotorua is the perfect winter wonderland.20 Jul 07:00 PM
All BlacksMāori All Blacks do what they came to do in RotoruaMāori All Blacks vs Fiji at Rotorua International Stadium.20 Jul 12:24 PM
SportMāori All Blacks split series against FijiThe Māori All Blacks have split the series with Fiji with a win in Rotorua.20 Jul 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre you in pain? You're not aloneSufferers and clinicians say we need better ways to manage chronic pain.20 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandRemove the cycleway, make space for car parks, council candidate saysCandidate Kevin Coutts takes aim at council spending. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jul 12:10 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Remove the cycleway and make space for carparks, says council candidateCandidate Kevin Coutts takes aim at council spending. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch19 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Bay of Plenty car crashThe crash near the town of Ōpōtiki happened after 8am.19 Jul 08:29 AM
New ZealandLittle Waihi murder accused gets name suppressionMurder accused's identity has been suppressed.18 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandClayton Rd murder-accused named; not guilty plea enteredName suppression has lapsed for Nicholas Martin Roling, 53, who pleaded not guilty.18 Jul 08:46 PM
New Zealand$480,000 granted for waste minimisation research at Scion"We know New Zealanders want to see less single use plastic waste," Sage said.18 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residentsWe have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.17 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand103-year-old Rotorua veteran laid to restJohn Woods lived independently until moving into a rest home last year.17 Jul 05:53 PM
New ZealandReports of naked woman driving around car parkMetService recorded the temperature in Rotorua to be 9.9C this afternoon.17 Jul 04:26 AM
New ZealandTeen deemed insane when he stabbed stepmother, judge rules'Mr Rawson said he was aiming for [his stepmother's] eye, neck and heart.'17 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan beaten up in midday gang attackPolice assure the public the incident was isolated and not indicative of gang tensions.16 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandWastewater pipe broken, spilling sewage into Lake TaupōThe second smaller leak followed an initial 800,000l spill on July 2.16 Jul 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConsent granted for Lakefront boardwalkA $4m consent for a boardwalk makes up a portion of building consents granted last month.15 Jul 05:52 PM
New ZealandMore than 200 Mongrel Mob members in Rotorua for tangiHe died last Wednesday surrounded by whānau.15 Jul 02:03 AM
Travel'Is this the most overpriced takeaway dish in New Zealand?'Would you feel "ripped off"?14 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandA roller coaster of emotion: Rotorua cricket fans proudAlthough the Black Caps lost, there is nothing but pride for the top effort.14 Jul 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayoral candidate lays police complaint over online 'parody'A mayoral candidate has lodged a police complaint about a parody social media page.13 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoodbye prefabs: School goes from drab to fabChildren are learning in "temproary" prefabs that are nearly 60 years old.13 Jul 10:43 PM
New Zealand'We toiled over your name' - Tāmati Coffey and husband name babyThe Labour MP said he and his husband had 10 good reasons for choosing the name.12 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal fan stopping at nothing to watch the World Cup finalBeing in the middle of National Park is merely a hurdle for one Rotorua fan.12 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne person killed, three injured in State Highway 5 crashOne person is seriously injured and the road is closed.12 Jul 04:36 AM
New ZealandTears in court as man admits murder of wifeMichael Edward Douthett, 58, will be sentenced next month.12 Jul 02:22 AM
