New ZealandHunter in critical condition after being mistaken for a deer and shotHunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.03 May 12:04 AM
New Zealand'We're definitely coming back here' Ngongotaha resident saysNgongotaha residents will return to live in the suburb despite recent floods.02 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandPower back on in Rotorua following widespread outagePower has been cut to the wider Rotorua district.02 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandTumunui tomo captivates the nationTumunui South Farm manager Colin Tremain has been amazed with the response to tomo.02 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandRescue chopper helps with birth of premature twinsService essential in getting specialist help to woman.02 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSurprise manslaughter plea in biker's deathDon Turei had just left a wedding. A rival gang member has now admitted killing him.01 May 11:03 PM
New ZealandParaplegic's 'incredibly brave' return to RotoruaWoman returns to the city where she became a paraplegic to take on the Rotorua Marathon.01 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandHole-y cow! Deluge leaves huge chasm on farmA 20m-deep hole has opened up in Tumunui South. Geologists are looking into it.01 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua flood: 'Everyday we find new bits of damage'Frustrated residents are being assured by the council they will get help.01 May 08:58 PM
New ZealandResident wants plug pulled on Ngongotaha developmentBut authorities believe the flood risk can be mitigated through the site design.01 May 07:22 PM
RugbyFresh NZ U20s lineup facing Fiji at champsNZ u20 team has been named to play Fiji tonight.01 May 04:23 AM
New ZealandRotorua council looks to scrap MudtopiaMudtopia attracted about 14,000 visitors but only 1500 of those tickets were sold.01 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandScion launches a $2.5 million innovation hub in RotoruaScion has launched a $2.5 million innovation hub.30 Apr 09:18 PM
OpinionKelly MakihaOpinion: Historic deluge scary to witnessNo, no one was hurt, but hours of clean up, stress and frustration lies ahead.30 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandFamily tackle marathon in tribute to BernieBernie Portenski's family have unfinished business at the Rotorua Marathon.30 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua flood clean-up beginsRotorua had its wettest hour in 54 years when 51.8mm of rain fell from 10am yesterday.30 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandMayor and Civil Defence Minister questioned over floodsMinister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi is in Ngongotaha.30 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain creates waterfall in pharmacyPharmacy owners says clean-up after dramatic flood will take at least a week.30 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandSchool closed because of damage to bridgeLake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed29 Apr 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastationResidents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday29 Apr 05:19 PM
New ZealandFlooding lashes the North IslandBands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in NgongotahaResidents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.29 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandPassengers in tears after lightning strikes Air NZ flightA flight from Auckland to Rotorua was redirected after lightning struck the plane.29 Apr 07:33 AM
New ZealandRescued dad: 'We should have flipped ... we're just lucky it didn't'Dad, daughter who survived appalling conditions for 2 days recount their horror on board.29 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandThree arrested following armed robbery and police chaseThree people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.29 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of PlentyRoads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.28 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandMan dies while diving in Lake Rotoma, RotoruaA man has died while diving at Lake Rotoma near Rotorua today.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPower outages in RotoruaAreas of Mamaku and Te Ngae are currently without power.28 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandDrug raid accused refuses to enter prison video boothA further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.28 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis 'an open can of worms'Father says the "psychoactive killer drug" has harmed his whanau and the community.27 Apr 08:45 PM
LifestyleRecycled Wedding Market to cut costsIn New Zealand, the average wedding costs $30,000.27 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandDoors open for offline conversationsThe discussion group "for anyone and everyone" is an alternative to social media.27 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty man found guilty on raft of sex chargesA jury has found a Bay of Plenty man guilty of a raft of sex-related charges.27 Apr 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Zombie' mum exposed children to synthetic drugsA Rotorua woman has been sentenced for two charges of ill treatment of a child.27 Apr 02:56 AM