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
New ZealandMore accused deny charges stemming from police raidsA fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.26 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandRotorua at heart of 'Gallipoli Holy Grail'"He was away from home, it seems he was bringing home to him, and his guardians too."24 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandLest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and oldAbout 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.24 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandCar hits power pole in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose powerA car hit a power pole and caught on fire in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose power.24 Apr 06:46 AM
New ZealandRotorua's Talei Morrison's cancer spreads but she urges people to believeRenowned kapa haka performer Talei Morrison plans to eradicate the disease from her body.23 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandGarage explodes in fire, man burnedNeighbours saw huge flames from a garage fire in Ngongotaha.23 Apr 09:03 PM
New ZealandTeen fined over trout-hatchery poachingA teen trout poacher has been fined $700 for stealing fish from the trout hatchery.23 Apr 07:49 PM
New ZealandWin for mayors over rescue helicoptersHealth Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.23 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandSleep disorder investigated in fatal crashA man has appeared in court charged with the death of Aleshia McGrath last year.23 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with interfering with body nearly a free manA teen charged with interfering with a dead body is on the road to be conviction-free.23 Apr 12:24 AM
RugbyTahuriorangi called into All BlacksFormer Rotorua Boys' High School will attend the All Blacks 'Foundation Day' today.22 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandA black and white photo that lest we forgetBill Keenan has a very special photo of six men enlisting for World War II.22 Apr 08:00 PM
EmploymentJobs up, applicants down: The Kiwi city struggling to find workersIt's a job applicant's market, as businesses struggle to find quality staff.22 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandLure of a mineral hunt described by club memberHundreds intrigued by rocks, crystals, gems - and how club members use them.22 Apr 06:00 PM
CrimeLetters: Rugby player no expert on teachings of GodReaders have their say on synthetic drugs and Israel Folau.22 Apr 04:51 PM
RugbyRugby: Winning weekend for Rotorua teamsWhakarewarewa, Rotoiti and Ngongotaha picked up valuable wins at the weekend.22 Apr 12:58 AM
KahuRevitalised Te Arawa course a successAttendees learned waiata, karakia, whakapapa and te reo at the weekend course.21 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandRotorua locals rally for their rescue chopperRotorua came together for a meeting about proposed changes to the air ambulance service.21 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandDaycare staff traumatised after 'little angel' dies from undetected brain tumourOn Friday morning he was fine, by the afternoon he was in hospital, by Sunday he had died.20 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandMother forgoes Christmas and birthdays to pay rentThe rent Phiona Parkinson has to pay has almost doubled - and it has taken a toll.20 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandRotorua rescue chopper meeting at hangarMayor hopes to hear community's views20 Apr 08:51 PM
BusinessInvestors, first-time buyers drive marketReal estate principals describe latest REINZ figures as interesting.20 Apr 08:40 PM
New ZealandNew housing development for Edgecumbe familiesFive new homes officially opened as part of a papakainga development.20 Apr 08:32 PM
New ZealandCrash victim seeks doctors first at scene"All I really remember is the woman saying 'It's okay, we are doctors'."20 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandPush to get young offenders back to schoolYouth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaka ama canoes stolenPolice are seeking any information regarding the theft of two waka ama canoes.19 Apr 09:24 PM
BusinessRatepayers footing $120k bill for unprofitable marketsThe markets cost a combined $261,690 per year to run, but only make a combined $138,000.19 Apr 07:00 PM
PoliticsMP in Rotorua for synthetic cannabis billMP Simeon Brown is hoping to change the sentencing for manufacturing synthetic drugs.19 Apr 04:44 AM
