EmploymentSacked by 'rude' employer: Adventure Playground to pay ex staffer $62kShaun Isaac worked intermittently for the business between 2013 and 2017.22 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over Waikato deathPolice were called to a Tokoroa house after reports of a serious incident.22 Aug 05:33 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and cultureIt's time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksMitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clashBay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.22 Aug 04:51 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Candidate advocates spending on arts and cultureIt’s time for a shake-up says Mercia-Dawn Yates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch22 Aug 01:50 AM
New ZealandColin Jeffries-Smith jailed for death of gang memberColin Jeffries-Smith was sentenced in the High Court at Rotorua today.22 Aug 12:18 AM
New ZealandRare plant found in 1000-year-old forest near RotoruaThe rare shrub was spotted by the Rotorua Canopy Tours team earlier this week.21 Aug 02:38 AM
EducationSpeed-dating job hunting event next monthYoungsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.20 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandLucky escape: Car plunges upside down into Lake RotoruaThe crash happened at 11.30pm.20 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandOne person injured after truck crash in MangakinoThe crash happened at about 1.10pm20 Aug 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom NZ's Next Top Model to charity workerDanielle Hayes announces retirement from New Zealand Fashion Week.19 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandInquest date set for woman's death from fallen treeThe death of Trish Butterworth will be heard in the coroner's court next week.19 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls for 'monster' Jason Reihana to die slow, painful deathThe father of a man murdered by his girlfriend's jealous ex has forgiven the killer.18 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load upLess focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Aug 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTen strikes in five months hit DHB and patientsLakes DHB was affected by strike action by midwives, anaesthetic technicians and doctors.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We shouldn't have to live like this': Family lives in fear on crash bendA Ngongotahā family is living in fear someone will be killed outside their home.18 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan's body discovered in Rotorua mountain bike parkThe body of a man has been found in a Rotorua mountain bike park at the weekend.18 Aug 03:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Candidate wants somewhere to park his ute and load upLess focus on 'the grandiose projects'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 Aug 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Zero-tolerance': Gangs banned from bar after assaultSecurity is being stepped up immediately as a precaution by the venue's management.18 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandCar and motorbike crash in MuruparaEmergency services are on their way to Murupara.17 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop singers to star in musical depicting growing up in Rotorua"While we had nothing, when we came together to sing, we had everything."17 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInteractive: Auckland rentals more expensive in South and North, cheaper in EastNew rentals are more expensive in South Auckland and the North Shore.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand$36m Rotorua drug bust 'biggest we've had in the Bay': Police chiefA Rotorua man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.15 Aug 05:58 PM
New Zealand60kg of meth worth $36m seized in Rotorua raidA 42-year-old man was arrested and charged15 Aug 03:48 AM
EducationMāori youth inspired by health career pathway eventAbout 50 Bay of Plenty rangatahi were at the event at Toi Ohomai-Mokoia campus.15 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandTūroa ski field partly reopens after 'significant avalanche'Tūroa skifield has reopened after a "significant avalanche" closed it this morning.14 Aug 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Despicable' principal slept naked with studentsFormer Rotorua principal Uenuku Fairhall's actions on school trip "despicable".14 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Remote controlled magpies used to save our native falconMost injuries to falcons caused by deliberate shooting. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Aug 09:59 PM
TechnologyAn avocado time machine? Science Fair tomorrowThe fair will be open for the public tomorrow and Friday.13 Aug 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.13 Aug 06:27 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Remote controlled magpies used to save our native falconMost injuries to falcons caused by deliberate shooting. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New ZealandersYoung New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment invests $20m to help reopen Rotorua MuseumThe building closed in 2016. It is hoped it will create 371 additional jobs when reopened.12 Aug 09:45 PM
EducationTeaching guide helps inform early childhood education cultural practicesNgāti Rangiwewehi tupuna is guiding early childhood teachers through a new book.12 Aug 07:00 PM
