New ZealandGang wars in Whakatāne: Brawl erupts over body at funeral parlourA gang clash outside a Whakatāne funeral home caught on camera prompted a fresh outcry.02 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandClean-up after raw sewage pours into Lake Taupō to take weeksEighty per cent of Taupō's wastewater poured straight into lake.02 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash on Desert RdPolice were called out to the incident just before 4pm.02 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandHouse destroyed by fire in Waikite ValleyThe blaze began around 11.50pm on Monday.02 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua gymnastics coach accused of sex assaultsThe Crown says they met online and he took her to his house after their first meeting.02 Jul 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand47 breaches shuts early childhood centreThe breaches included health and safety and child protection.02 Jul 12:05 AM
New ZealandTe Puke garage crash victims namedThe single-vehicle crash happened in Te Puke on Sunday01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandSurreal! Kayakers close run-in with orca in Bay of PlentySwimming under and around the kayaks has left the paddlers in awe.01 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIn or out? Landlords comply or sell ahead of insulation D-dayThe legislation comes into effect today, July 101 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandShed near mud pool taken downAfter four days of anticipation, the shed has been taken down.30 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandPlague warning: Maps reveal extent of bush pest plagueOfficial maps reveal the vast swathe of wilderness under threat by this year's mega mast.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people killed after car hits garageTwo people have died after a car struck a garage in the western Bay of Plenty.29 Jun 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tale of two cities: Just how do Tauranga and Rotorua compare?They're so close yet could hardly be any different.29 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMud pool: Blessing in disguise for evacuated residentWith a family forced to leave, the next to go is the shed on the edge of the pool.28 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Rotorua shootingA 39-year-old man was shot dead last night.28 Jun 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1 in 5 suspected suicides in Rotorua are homelessWhat happens when the Black Dog follows you but you have no blankets to hide under?27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Baby uplift saga raises pertinent questionsCOMMENT: Change must start at the top in NZ's horrific saga of uplifting newborn babies.27 Jun 05:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mud pool expands overnightCouncil takes a "sit and wait" approach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jun 05:53 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Mud pool expands overnight Council takes a "sit and wait" approach. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch27 Jun 03:53 AM
KahuCelebrating Māori through rugby leagueRotorua will host the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tuakana Tournament later this year26 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after shooting in RotoruaArmed police accompanied by dogs were swooping through the area, one woman said.26 Jun 09:09 AM
New ZealandBackyard mud pool's 'violent' eruption: 'I panicked'A resident has described the moment a mud pool opened up on her property at 2am.26 Jun 03:06 AM
New ZealandFormer teacher fighting cancer diesA teacher who was needing $100,000 for a lifesaving cancer drug has died.25 Jun 11:30 PM
TravelRotorua: Best 'staycation' at homeDon't rush off overseas to entertain the kids these school holidays. Rotorua has it all.25 Jun 10:03 PM
LifestyleHow a Kiwi woman lost 31kg in 10 monthsChanel Hall lost more than 30kg in 10 months - and she said anyone can do it.25 Jun 07:25 PM
New ZealandMud pool opens up on Rotorua propertyThe newly steaming, bubbling area was taped off today.25 Jun 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'We need help' - principals plea for counsellors to be fundedPrincipals say children are coming into school with a lot of trauma.24 Jun 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment12 Questions with actor Mark MitchinsonThe 52-year-old began acting late, after a life lived by the seat of his pants.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine bust: Two men admit chargesPair admit charges ahead of cocaine trial.24 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandLucky escape as car smashes through Rotorua shop window"There was lots of glass breaking, then someone yelled out."23 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbnb hosts pocket $32.8m in 11 monthsWould you rent your home on Airbnb?23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua lawyers welcome $54m for new judgesThe Government allocated the money under its Wellbeing Budget.22 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOpinion: It's okay to kōrero, it's okay to be MāoriThere are avenues for the those who complain about the use of te reo.22 Jun 08:36 PM
