New ZealandIt's not about me, it's about we, says Dame Areta KoopuAreta Koopu is the only Māori woman to be made a dame this Queen's Birthday.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool principals warn new wave of inequality loomsGovt plans to scrap school donations in some schools mean huge inequities - principals.31 May 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHīkoi for Homeless solved the crisis or created a new one?Leaders reflect one year on: "There is still so much to be done."31 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMt Eden killing: Young dad 'life of the party' says mourning familyA Rotorua family is mourning the loss of a 'loving' son, brother and father.31 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'First glimpse' of Pink Terraces in 133 years, in new docoThe team behind Beneath New Zealand have filmed what they believe are the Pink Terraces.31 May 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJane Trask: Why I quit teaching after 15 years'Each morning I would sit in my car, while I breathed deeply, scared to start my day'.30 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandKharl Wirepa appears before a judge and warrant is withdrawnA warrant has been issued to arrest Rotorua fashion designer Kharl Wirepa.30 May 04:44 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell adored Rotorua priestFather Anton (Tim) Timmerman has been farewelled by those who adored him.30 May 04:41 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Aroha's long and frustrating journey of the Kaituna Cut The powerful story behind the three decade fight to restore the Maketū estuary, as told by the last surviving member of the Maketū Action Group. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch30 May 04:24 AM
New ZealandNine fire crews fighting blaze at Lumbercube Mill, RotoruaA witness said he could smell smoke and hear crashing of the building as it was burning.29 May 06:22 AM
New ZealandDriver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.29 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandTeachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchersToday's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.29 May 03:09 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Rotorua schools shut for strike as teachers and principals picketToday's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch29 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandMan drives 120km/h past two Rotorua schools to 'scare' partnerA man who threatened to kill his family is in custody awaiting sentencing.28 May 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Hate speech' row erupts after Rotorua councillor compared to the Pied PiperCouncil makes police complaint after comments from mayoral candidate.27 May 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandLong-serving Rotorua priest Father Timmerman diesLong-standing Rotorua priest Father Anton Timmerman has died.27 May 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrieving woman shares drink driving heartbreak'Not a day goes by that I don't think about my brother.'26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prisonOranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.26 May 08:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnhealthy homes: Mould, leaks, disease making people dangerously sickSince Healthy Homes began in Rotorua in 2014 it has responded to more than 830 referrals.26 May 08:51 AM
New ZealandHospital reaches capacity, doctors warn locals to stay homeRotorua Hospital is full and the emergency department is chocker.26 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandMan handcuffed in Vaughan Rd crashA person has been injured in a crash on Vaughan Rd in Rotorua.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested following violent robbery in ŌpōtikiA man has been arrested following a violent robbery in Ōpōtiki.26 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandLetter box blown up in Lynmore, RotoruaThere were no injuries and inquiries are ongoing.26 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe nightmare of living with a narcissistThere are different types of narcissists - and they can be downright dangerous.25 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'That could've killed us' - family lucky to be aliveA young mum and her family's quiet night was shattered by two loud bangs.25 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMissing boy found safe and well in RotoruaA 9-year-old went missing from Hamurana/Ngongotahā overnight24 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandHouse on fire in Rotorua suburbPolice and the fire service are at the scene of a house fire tonight24 May 05:54 AM
New ZealandMPI warning customers of email scamNetsafe offers ways of dealing with email scams.23 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandGame of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next yearThe author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.23 May 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBudget 2019: What do Māori want?Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.23 May 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNew true crime doco has lions, a poodle and ... David Lange?Who knew one of New Zealand's wildest cold cases involves circus animals and a PM?22 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'I held my mother's hand as her life ebbed away'"Her injuries were too great to survive. It was not the death I envisaged for her, ever."22 May 12:09 AM
