New ZealandPair appear in Rotorua court over Dunedin killingAleisha Cherie Dawson, 30, and John Kenneth Collins, 37,were arrested in Rotorua.21 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandPair arrested in Rotorua in connection with Dunedin killingThe dead man was known to the two people who have been arrested.20 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of Ōpōtiki crash victimThe victim was Craig William Heays, 44, of Tauranga.20 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolice: Death of 2-year-old boy an 'absolute tragedy'Police are describing the death of a 2-year-old boy in Rotorua as an "absolute tragedy".19 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandTV psychic credited with helping find Maketū man's bodyKelvin Cruickshank identified location to search and the body was found soon afterwards.19 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandKaumātua battles rare bacterial infection after visiting streamNgāti Ngāraranui kaumātua Tamahau Palmer Snr has just been discharged from hospital.19 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman killed in Reporoa crash namedThe woman who died in a Reporoa crash was Lisa Amy Taylor.19 Feb 03:26 AM
BusinessHollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.18 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuTe Matatini Kapa Haka Nationals: spectator tipsTenga Rangitauira shares his top tips for Te Matatini spectators this weekend.18 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleNew combat training helping to combat Parkinson'sParkinson's patients are fighting back the disease with a mighty punch.18 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCrane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.18 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'She's dead... She's gone': Witness tells of emotional crash site sceneThe death of a Reporoa woman in a crash last night has rocked the small community.18 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after separate crashes in Northland, WaikatoTwo people have died after crashes in the North Island tonight.17 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandTaupō campers return to sites after bush fireTwo helicopters helped fight the blaze, and at least seven appliances.16 Feb 10:42 PM
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