New ZealandHundreds feel strong North Island quakeThe quake north-west of Rotorua was felt by hundreds of people.20 Jun 10:48 AM
New ZealandMan arrested following gang fight on Old Taupo RdA man will appear in the Rotorua District Court on July 2 after a gang fight on Monday.20 Jun 02:50 AM
EnvironmentEnviro group eradicate pests, rehoming battery hensPupils in the school's enviro club have rescued 10 former battery hens and trap rats.19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies at Rotorua's Polynesian SpaEmergency services have been called to the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua.19 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandFather guilty of murdering his baby daughterDonovan Duff has been found guilty of murdering his baby daughter.19 Jun 06:29 PM
New ZealandJury retires in baby murder trial caseThe jury is now deliberating in the case of Donovan Duff on trial for his baby's murder.19 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandFlavell part of independent flood review panelThe independent review of the devastating April 29 floods in Rotorua is underway.18 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandMatatā property owners may have to walk away from homesCommissioners will determine whether 34 home owners will be able to keep their properties.18 Jun 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information after gang fightPolice want information or video footage of "grossly violent" gang fight yesterday.18 Jun 08:19 PM
BusinessCommunity group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investorCommunity group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.18 Jun 07:00 PM
KahuPoi E! Learn how to make glow-in-the-dark poi for MatarikiPoi maker wants to express Māori culture and bring the community together.18 Jun 04:22 PM
KahuKasey and Karena to tour with dining extravaganzaThe sisters will host Creation Dinners, sharing Māori and NZ legends through food.18 Jun 03:28 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information about Kawerau family harm incidentPolice are appealing for information following a serious family harm incident in Kawerau.18 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandDozen in 'grossly violent' gang street fightUp to 12 men were fighting on Old Taupo Rd and a person has been taken to hospital.18 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandUS expert in child abuse gives evidence in baby murder trialAn American expert in child abuse has given evidence in Donovan Duff's trial.18 Jun 02:02 AM
LifestyleTalei Morrison will leave a 'huge legacy'The 42-year-old founder of the Smear Your Mea campaign died on Saturday.18 Jun 01:09 AM
KahuInternational 'Tuku Iho / Living Legacy' exhibition opens in RotoruaExhibition gets first NZ outing after attracting acclaim, and audiences in Asia & America18 Jun 12:43 AM
LifestyleAustism means 'I cannot stop thinking'"I am always slightly overwhelmed by everything. I don't have the filters."17 Jun 10:00 PM
RugbyWomen's rugby: Whakarewarewa outlast RotoitiWhakarewarewa have beaten Rotoiti 33-10 in the Baywide women's rugby competition.17 Jun 09:53 PM
All BlacksMessam draws crowd at Marist St Michael'sFormer All Black Liam Messam came home to play for Marist St Michael's on Saturday.17 Jun 04:36 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued from water at Huka FallsPolice have received reports of a woman in the water at Huka Falls, near Taupō.17 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi kayaker waits out lightning storm in TasmanFormer Rotorua man Scott Donaldson now lies around 700km to the North-West of Taranaki.16 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandCoffey called out over water bottling approvalCreswell NZ given approval for land purchase and resource consent to expand operations.16 Jun 09:58 PM
New ZealandSmear Your Mea founder Talei Morrison diesMorrison's body will be in Hamilton tonight, and return home to Rotorua tomorrow.16 Jun 02:27 AM
New ZealandMalachi Agnew's wish list to help his mumA Whakatāne youngster with a raft of medical conditions asks for a helping hand.15 Jun 11:00 PM
RugbyTe Puke first XV looking strongTe Puke High School claimed the Te Kani Shield and play the RBHS third XV this weekend.15 Jun 01:00 PM
New ZealandCrash between Tauranga and RotoruaNo one is believed to be injured in a crash between Tauranga and Rotorua this afternoon.15 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandTeenage girl arrested after police chaseA teenage girl was arrested in Paengaroa after police used road spikes to stop her car.15 Jun 12:47 AM
New ZealandBaby Maija Duff's head injuries unsurvivable, jury hearsMaija Duff suffered such devastating head injuries she would have died very quickly.15 Jun 12:45 AM
KahuWhakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaintsMichael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.14 Jun 11:35 PM
Super RugbyMessam to play for Marist St Michael'sFormer All Black Liam Messam will take to the field for the club where he began his rugby.14 Jun 05:46 PM
RugbyRotoiti face Mount in grand final rematchRotoiti and Whakarewarewa go into round three looking to stay in the top four.14 Jun 03:00 PM
New ZealandPathologist gives evidence in baby Maija Duff murder trialThe pathologist who examined Maija Puhi Duff's body has testified.14 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandFamily prayed as paramedic tried to revive baby Maija, court hearsParamedic who tried to revive baby Maija has given evidence at Rotorua murder trial.13 Jun 02:10 AM