New ZealandHelicopters helping fight fire at RangitaikiCrews from Taupō and Hawkes Bay are at the scene, south of the Rangitaiki Tavern.16 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandCampsite evacuated near Five Mile Bay, Taupo, as scrub fire reignitesThere were no reports of damage to houses in the area.16 Feb 08:07 AM
New ZealandBody found in Maketū during search for missing man John MohiPolice have yet to formally identify the body discovered this evening.16 Feb 05:32 AM
EntertainmentThousands flock to Float festival at TikitapuMore than 4000 people swarmed Tikitapu for a day of music and fun.16 Feb 02:56 AM
EducationFormer charter school's 'mammoth' first yearTe Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology has been open for just over a year.15 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuThe Koi Boys coming home to Rotorua for Lakeside 2019The Koi Boys will be a big hit at this year's Lakeside Concert.15 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandThree elderly people suffocated by a bedside leverSeveral people have died after being suffocated by a bedside lever.15 Feb 07:38 PM
KahuEviction battle: Trust hits back at Maketū tenant's claims of bullyingTe Arawa Lakes Trust has responded to a Maketū man's claim of bullying.15 Feb 07:00 PM
PropertyOneRoof's top open homes in Rotorua this weekThese properties on the market are worth checking out this weekend.15 Feb 03:00 PM
SportLife lessons from the finish line of the Tarawera UltramarathonWhat the three last people to finish a gruelling race can teach us about ourselves.15 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandCall to allow brothels beyond inner cityA non-bylaw approach would legalise home-based sex work.14 Feb 06:32 PM
New ZealandHorror rail death: 'I still have nightmares about holding my brother's broken body'Report into the death of Whakatāne man Wayne Faga highlights sight-line issues.14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire in Kaingaroa extinguished after evacuationFire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the blaze at 1.29pm this afternoon.14 Feb 01:48 AM
LifestyleTreetop proposal: Most romantic gesture ever?An United States tourist spent months planning the special moment.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandObscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossingReport into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.13 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandFamily remain hopeful missing Maketū man will be foundMohi was last seen on Monday13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandVolunteers searching for missing manExtensive search under way for missing Maketu man.13 Feb 01:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Gang street fight ends with car sending man flyingPolice are making inquiries into a fight caught on video.12 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandCar and pedestrian involved in Fenton St incidentEmergency services are attending an incident in central Rotorua.12 Feb 07:51 PM
New ZealandSet up begins for Float, Bomb CompThousands are expected to visit Blue Lake over the next four days.12 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessYoung inventor patenting a bright ideaCian Hinton, 18, started the process of bringing his idea to life at just 13.12 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandProperties evacuated in Kawerau following gas leakGas is leaking on a Kawerau street causing properties to be evacuated.12 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandTāmati Coffey and Tim Smith's family, marriage hopes"If we work out how to do it the first time, we would love to raise a couple of kids."11 Feb 04:05 AM
LifestyleWhat does a 'Rotorua burger' look like?Egg, jalapenos, hangi and paua - what locals think a Rotorua burger should have.11 Feb 12:32 AM
CricketCricket: BOP Development keep winningBay of plenty Development beat Northland by 13 runs at the weekend.10 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandWaiariki MP and partner expecting babyTāmati Coffey, a former TV host, proposed to Tim Smith in 2010 in Rotorua.10 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandCounting down to Lakeside 2019It's nearly Lakeside time. Here's how the show is shaping up.09 Feb 02:50 AM
EducationRotorua Boys' High head prefects blown away by leadership selectionThe pair is hoping to bring their culture to the roles and uphold the mana of Raukura.08 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandTrail bike riders causing havoc believed to be peddling drugsLocals are fed up with trail bike and dirt bike riders flouting the law around Rotorua.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHighway 61 rider guilty of dangerous driving causing deathJames Eric Hiroki and Carey Raymond Leask will be sentenced on March 22.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSentenced for 'colossal breach of trust'Stephanie Elmiger's boss rewarded her. She repaid him by siphoning off company funds.08 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandArrest in relation to death of Rotorua manA 56-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a Rotorua man.07 Feb 08:58 PM
Lifestyle'Hey babe, take a walk on the mild side'The stick walkers of Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic. Made with funding from NZ on Air.07 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandInquiry into deaths of endangered gulls: Do you recognise these men?Images show two men with firearms, pointing them at the gulls.07 Feb 05:21 PM