New ZealandKawerau residents told discoloured water is 'safe to drink'The mayor says the problems are due to chlorine, and they are 'not happy about it'.26 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandDriver crashes down bank, flees sceneA resident called police after waking to find the car partly buried in their driveway.25 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandWoman jailed for running over ex's new partnerThe victim spent five days in a high dependency unit and eight weeks in hospital all up.25 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for covert recordingsThe man made secret recordings over 16 months in two homes.24 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandStudent lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rentsJonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandFlat Bush murder: Victim's friends finally free to share her storyFriends of slain Flat Bush mother Xi Wang speak out about the "amazing" woman.23 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandMan hurt in alleged hit and run just lost mother in crashHawkes has always been "more safety-conscious than most", especially in recent months.22 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan bashed with bat and guns stolen in robberyA man was hit with a baseball bat and threatened with a firearm about 2.45am on Monday.22 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandRetailers call for a Rotorua begging banBeggars at Suburban shopping centres are causing grief for business owners and locals.21 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandPerson critical following car and motorcycle crashState Highway 33 was closed following the incident and is set to remain closed.20 Jan 05:22 PM
New ZealandHuman remains washed into the sea at MaketūA rāhui has been placed by iwi and police.20 Jan 01:22 AM
EducationNew Rotorua Girls' High principal startsSarah Davis has been named the new principal of the school.19 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandDriver allegedly clips cycling bunch at high speed, flees scene"We try to be respectful," club secretary Kevin Prosser said.18 Jan 06:31 PM
New ZealandBenefit fraudster was overpaid $150kRosemary Skipworth has been sentenced to home detention and community work.18 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandSeven hurt in serious head-on crash near TaupōThe main road between Wairakei and Taupō is closed after a two-car crash.18 Jan 06:48 AM
SportWorld's best ultrarunners sign up for ultramarathonWith 2000 runners already entered, this is the biggest ultra marathon in New Zealand ever.18 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandMan sent to prison for historic sexual abuse on two boysSean Victor Tipene Smale was sentenced on five charges relating to offending in 2002.18 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua Work and Income placed in lockdownRotorua's Work and Income office was placed in lockdown this morning.17 Jan 11:19 PM
New Zealand'I was placed there for a reason' - crash witnessNathan was at the scene and held the man while they waited for emergency services.17 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua man learns of brother's final moments during WWIIIvan Douglas has finally got closure about his brother's death during WWII.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStag-gering! Young deer roams streets and school"What the hell am I seeing?", Garth Campbell said to himself as he spotted the young stag.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKayakers return safely to shore after 'struggling' on lakePolice have received reports of kayakers "struggling" in Lake Rotorua.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandGirl, 14, misses connecting bus at BullsA young Whakatane girl had a short stay in Bulls after missing her connecting bus17 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandFate of Rotorua soldier discovered in GermanyAre you the descendants of Adrian Vincent Douglas from Ohinemutu?16 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandTourist pleads guilty following serious head-on crashThe American tourist drove on the wrong side of the road, crashing into another car.15 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of laundering drug cash now namedA woman accused of laundering cash derived from a methamphetamine ring can now be named.15 Jan 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sightingA Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.14 Jan 09:14 PM
RetailDairy owners fear robberies after cigarette price increaseShop owners no longer feel safe due to tobacco tax but cannot give up selling cigarettes14 Jan 06:00 PM
Sport$1000 reward for Olympic hopeful's stolen kayak"If we don't find this boat a year or two years of training is out the window."13 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandSeal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.12 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandOne man critical after car and bike incident in ŌhopeOne male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.12 Jan 01:28 AM
OlympicsKayaker faces Olympic dream setback after kayak stolenZack Mutton has had his eyes set on the Olympics since a young age.11 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandElephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper waterMomoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.09 Jan 10:00 PM
CricketRebecca Yee recognised for stellar workRebecca Yee was named Cricket Development Officer of the Year at the NZ Cricket Awards.09 Jan 09:39 PM
