PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJason Poihipi sentenced to life for pregnant partner's murderJudge says he must serve 10-and-a-half years before any parole hearing.21 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandSchool response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fallTe Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles scare at Rotorua restaurantStatement issued after staff member contracted the disease.21 Nov 08:24 AM
Super RugbyWardlaw risked death playing professional rugby'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed21 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Horror stories': Bad behaviour 'destroying' Rotorua CBDI just want to keep my clients safe," says a business owner who was punched at work.20 Nov 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetail 'tough gig' for city as shops emptySome landlords are offering reduced rents to get more businesses into the CBD.19 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandTenant stays 229 days after 90-day notice issuedThe tenant took the case to the Tenancy Tribunal, District and High Courts.19 Nov 06:55 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court rejects Fleet murderer's appealThe Fleets were taken to dense bush and were savagely beaten with a spade in August 2017.19 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandMother charged with murdering toddlerSouthern Thompson, 26, is accused of killing Comfort Joy Thompson-Pene in July last year.18 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Completely and utterly frightening': Gangs clash in Rotorua'It's so scary ... I have had enough of this.'18 Nov 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highsThe national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after fallIt was originally thought to be a dog attack.17 Nov 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnti-child abuse campaigner put curse on family, stole fundsTracy Livingstone created "abusive Facebook posts which caused significant distress".17 Nov 04:00 PM
CricketBay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate compsBut they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.16 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy moving to Rotorua made an author burst into tearsZoe Rankin - combining Scottish highlands and Rotorua for psychological thriller plots16 Nov 10:46 PM
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