New ZealandMudtopia escapes Auditor-General scrutinyDespite a request from a local residents group the office won't investigate.04 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandLake is a 'taonga not a toilet', iwi group saysTe Arawa Lakes Trust has announced it will not support the council's wastewater plan.03 Dec 10:28 PM
CricketTeenagers the future of cricket umpiringThe two new umpires have only been in the job since August.03 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandSocial worker changing system that raised herRenee Porter saw Oranga Tamariki as the first step to change a "negative and sad system".03 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh number of crashes disappoints Whakatāne policeWhakatāne police attended 10 crashes between Friday afternoon and 5.30pm on Sunday.03 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandPerson hurt on rafting trip northeast of RotoruaEmergency services were alerted just before 2pm.01 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandFirm fined $13,000 after sacking worker who kept falling asleepSam Ward claimed he was unjustifiably dismissed, CSL said he was granted sabbatical leave.30 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandSons smoke synthetic cannabis hours after drug killed their dadDetails about shocking synthetic cannabis use involving a dead man have been revealed.30 Nov 07:00 PM
CrimeNew initiative helps burglary victimsThe Locks, Lights and Lines of Sight pilot programme is being run in some cities.30 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandControversial tradition to be at Rotorua marketThe Dutch tradition of Black Peter will feature at today's market.30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBouma killing: 20 years of twists and turnsIt's 20 years since Beverly Bouma was murdered in Reporoa in a chilling home invasion.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victimA miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.30 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandSchool calls for a safer road after fatal crashRotokawa School sits next to an 80km/h stretch of Te Ngae Rd.29 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spreeJade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.29 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for his role in deaths of Raymond and James FleetRichard Te Kani is to spend 15 years behind bars.29 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandScientists certain Pink and White Terraces buried under lakeScientists say they're settled on the long-lost Pink and White Terraces' former location.28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandName of woman killed to remain secret for nowThe name of the woman who died in Ngakuru on Monday will not be released by police yet.28 Nov 03:12 AM
EducationNew Rotorua Principals' Association president namedNew association president Rawiri Wihapi wants to ensure "a positive focus on wellbeing".28 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan charged with Ngakuru murder linked to truck crashPolice say a truck crash is linked to the homicide investigation at Ngakuru.27 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warningHealth warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.26 Nov 11:24 PM
LifestyleIrish accent brings new voice to man with stutterNick Prosser's life-long stutter has disappeared by using an Irish accent.26 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid to homeless man with 'golden voice'A homeless man known for his golden voice while busking has died.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandNgakuru homicide victim 'loved her animals'A man is charged with murder following an incident in Ngakuru, south of Rotorua today.26 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandTruck and logging truck collide south of RotoruaTwo vehicles have crashed at Kinleith.25 Nov 07:09 PM
New ZealandDon't panic! Civil Defence test mobile alertCivil Defence decided to retest their mobile alert system after 2017 test blunder.25 Nov 05:16 AM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for family of Te Puke teenHeartbroken family of Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell say they are clinging on to hope.25 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandWork starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cyclewayWork has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.24 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandPower out in Rotorua after car hits transformerPower is currently out to part of central Rotorua.24 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandDon't let it rain on our paradeHeavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung crash victim gives one last giftTeen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.23 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandCouple shares story of overcoming domestic violence: 'It's breaking the cycle'Ben and Nikki Purua were in a violent relationship, thanks to Man Up things have changed.23 Nov 09:34 PM
KahuTamaki Maori Village announces new partnershipA new partnership has been formed between Tamaki Tours and a Māori land trust.23 Nov 02:34 PM
