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
New ZealandCar salesmen stood down over racist commentsThe woman at the centre of racist comments says she is overwhelmed by the response.12 Jun 11:34 PM
New ZealandScience labs reopen after asbestos scareRotorua Lakes High School has reopened its science labs after an asbestos scare.12 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandAsbestos scare shuts down school labsRotorua Lakes High School has closed its science labs in response to an asbestos warning.12 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandParents of baby found dead used methamphetamine, murder trial hearsDonovan Duff is standing trial in the High Court at Rotorua for the murder of his baby.12 Jun 05:49 AM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to ramming police vehicleA man has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a police vehicle being rammed.11 Jun 11:37 PM
LifestyleMichaela Bird looks to sit on national cosmetics throneMichaela Bird is in the top 15 of NYX Cosmetic's 2018 Face Awards competition.11 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandRacist voicemail from car dealers upsets nurseThe man can be heard in conversation with a colleague making racist remarks.11 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandCrown says father murdered 9-month-old daughterA man is standing trial in the High Court at Rotorua for the murder of his baby girl.11 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandName of man killed in Whakatane crash released by policeMan killed in crash named by police.11 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandMan's death at Rotorua house not suspicious, police sayPolice have referred the death of a man on Holland St this morning to the coroner.10 Jun 11:08 PM
LifestyleRotorua man defies doctor to reclaim his life"A lot of people thought I could not do it. The rest home told me I would be back."10 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessCouncil-owned business cuts some jobs to remain competitiveInfraCore staff have been informed about the future of their positions.10 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuLetters: Privilege to be inside Hinemihi - the life-saving meeting houseThe historic Hinemihi meeting house and washing your hands are letters topics today.10 Jun 03:14 PM
New ZealandTramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hutLost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.09 Jun 02:19 AM
BusinessRotorua economy outstrips national GDPRotorua's number of Jobseeker Support recipients increased by 3 per cent over the year.08 Jun 07:59 PM
BusinessWoman sells home for mortgage-free caravanDownsizing from house to caravan has seen a Rotorua woman sell her home for a tidy profit.06 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand$1 million celebration for Rotorua Lotto player A Rotorua Lotto player has won big in Wednesday's live draw.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua man fed up after being burgled againAllan Kirk has been burgled five times since January last year.05 Jun 10:30 PM
CrimePolice Notebook: 54 family violence callouts in three daysThe following are items of interest reported to the Rotorua police during the past week.05 Jun 09:30 PM
KahuMultimillion-dollar Rotorua land being clearedMystery surrounds what will be built on land on prime land on Fenton St.05 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNgongotahā residents on edge after stream rises againThose still cleaning up from April floods fearing repeat but council says breach unlikely.04 Jun 11:30 PM
KahuRotorua wānanga 'first step' in campaign for a P-free Te ArawaMeetings aim to offer advice and give hope to people in face of scourge of P.04 Jun 08:00 PM
BusinessHouse values soaring in these four suburbsFour Rotorua suburbs were in the top 10 leading the way in terms of rising values.04 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hit 151km/h in fleet carsTwo Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.03 Jun 11:22 PM
RoyalsHonoured: Rotorua man recognised for services to MāoriLeith Comers is being made a companion of the Queen's Service Order.03 Jun 06:30 PM
RoyalsTimua Brennan recognised for services to music and MāoriTimua Brennan is the third in her direct family line to receive a royal honour.03 Jun 06:00 PM
RoyalsStuart and Margaret Slade receive Queen's Service MedalsHumble conservationists recognised for their work at Nukuhou Saltmarsh.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find 'nothing of interest' after reports of gunshots in OwhataThere are cordons in place, including at the corner of Pohutukawa Drive and Sequoia Cres.03 Jun 04:19 AM
