New ZealandCrash survivor: Bus turned sharply, spun 360 degreesFive tourists on the bus died, two were seriously injured and four moderately injured.04 Sep 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurtFive people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.04 Sep 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRotorua house sales total more than $600 millionThe city's top seller made more than $2 million.03 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity guard saves choking babyShe has a grandmotherly mana and now she's officially recognised as the best.03 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandThird man arrested following Levin escapeThird man arrested in Shannon today.03 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandPrison escaper nabbed by Rotorua policeLevi Parekuka, 27, is alleged to have escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital.02 Sep 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCaught in the crossfire: Shot taxi driver may miss his wedding dayThe shot taxi driver was caught in crossfire.02 Sep 06:57 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court following firearms incidentA man charged relating to a firearms incident on Te Ngae Rd has today appeared in court.02 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandShot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warningRotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".02 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandDramatic arrest: Shots fired at police, taxi driver injuredWorker said he saw "lots of blood" as taxi driver came into store asking for help.01 Sep 08:10 AM
New ZealandEntries open for world's largest adventure raceGodzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.31 Aug 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can't be angry at him': Heartbreak of children whose father killed their motherTheir mum is dead and their dad is in jail for life. How are the Douthett children coping?31 Aug 05:45 AM
NPCBOP Steamers eager for challenge against North HarbourBay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.30 Aug 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What Police Commissioner told deputy after critical IPCA report into bullying complaintsChief Ombudsman forces Police Minister to release redacted letter in the public interest.29 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPM: 'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach''You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach' – says PM Jacinda Ardern.29 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandChildren still love their dad despite him killing their mumMichael Douthett appeared for sentencing today after shooting dead his wife in Ngākuru.28 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandGuests evacuated after fire at Rotorua tourist attractionAs an apology all guests are being offered a complimentary rebooking.28 Aug 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom 'living nightmare' to dream houseOne extended Rotorua family has gone from a motel 'living nightmare' to their dream home.28 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive who bashed Rotorua teacher arrested after three months on the runThe Rotorua Intermediate School teacher is still not back into full-time work.28 Aug 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeartbreak motels: Fights and drugs scare off Rotorua touristsThe Government has paid more than $3.3 million to Rotorua motels in three months.27 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression for man charged after $36m meth bustThe man was charged after a bust in Fairy Springs at 10pm on August 15.27 Aug 05:31 AM
New Zealand'I just want justice for my wife' - inquest into woman killed by treeA coroner's inquest into the death of a woman killed by a falling tree took place today.27 Aug 04:41 AM
NPCBay of Plenty Toa need win over WaikatoBay of Plenty Toa vs Waikato a must win match.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandSecond man arrested after three fled police custody in LevinPolice continue to seek Te Wera Hemara.26 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandFarmhouse on fire in HamuranaFirefighters are working to put out a farmhouse fire at Hamurana.26 Aug 09:10 AM
New ZealandWoman connected to Nia Glassie toddler murder admits new assault chargeOne of the people charged in relation to Nia Glassie's death has admitted a new assault.26 Aug 07:08 AM
New ZealandRotorua man missing for weeks has been found deadAndrew Gunn was last seen on July 21 on State Highway 38 wearing a dark jacket and pants.25 Aug 11:51 PM
Sport'Ugliest' trophy in NZ rugby returns to RotoruaThe glorious and time-honoured ugliest trophy in New Zealand rugby returned to Rotorua.25 Aug 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'He asked me back to his room': Kiwi stylist to the stars on Sir Ian McKellenConquering 'gay boy' schoolyard taunts to carve out career as a hair and beauty stylist.24 Aug 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will never forgive you': Family's heartbreak at driverNakeeta Prior, 19, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court this week.24 Aug 01:11 AM
New Zealand'That's my baby': Cat owner finds arrow embedded near pet's spineAn Alison St resident said her tabby cat, Sativa, appeared to be shot intentionally.23 Aug 10:39 PM
New ZealandRotorua runaway millionaire's story revealed for first time in documentaryRunaway Millionaires which tells the story of a Rotorua couple is screening September 1.23 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandFourth escaped prisoner this week, police launch national reviewLevi Parekuka escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital just after 4pm.23 Aug 08:03 AM
