RacingJockey's fall: 'I might not walk again'Vance was left with smashed teeth, two punctured lungs and five fractures in her spine.26 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandWhānau asked to vote for settlement processWhakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.25 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandMurdered man's father: Get tougher on gangsRetired police officer Graham Bell and Rendall Jack say police are too soft on gangs.25 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandBurns victim has long road aheadA Whakatane man suffers serious burns after going back into a burning house.25 Sep 08:44 PM
New ZealandScooter driver dies after crash with carPolice serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.25 Sep 08:35 PM
BusinessLogging company fined $100K over worker injuryThe worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.25 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandDrifting, a new Kiwi activity for thrill-seeking touristsDrift tourism launched at NZ Chinese Travel and Tourism Association event.25 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandCar crashes outside Ford Rd Four Square after chaseA car has crashed outside the Four Square on Ford Rd.25 Sep 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaksThe woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.24 Sep 09:06 PM
New ZealandGang members told men to dig up bodyThree men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members24 Sep 08:22 PM
New Zealand$27.4m announced for Rotorua Lakefront and forestThe funding has come from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund.24 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuNats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebrationActing PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.24 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandAssaulted bus drivers and gang chants reason for Fordlands bus suspensionOne bus driver is calling for a "peace settlement" residents and the public buses.24 Sep 01:26 AM
New ZealandFirefighter retires after 50 years' serviceColin Rolfe has received his 50-year service medal and retired in the same week.23 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandJudge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attackPlague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.21 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandRotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'20 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua man sentenced for careless driving causing deathBenjamin William Richardson was sentenced for careless driving causing death.20 Sep 10:45 PM
BusinessNZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crownThe latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.20 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful koro' remembered by close friendNikora Nathan Apirana, 50, was farewelled yesterday after a fatal crash last weekend.19 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandRose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implantsRotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.18 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver predicts more crashesThere have been seven truck crashes on roads around the Bay of Plenty so far this month.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaupo toddler remains critical after medical mishapThe toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.18 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Māori-Tonga league match called offNZ Māori-Tonga league match called off due to lack of support from NRL.17 Sep 09:03 PM
LifestyleAfter 12 years in the dark Kiwi woman returns to workDepression and grief after the loss of a son left Laures angry, unemployed and alone.17 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandChild flown to hospital in critical conditionEmergency services were notified of the Broadland incident around 5.50pm today.17 Sep 08:15 AM
New ZealandNikora Nathan Apirana named as motorcyclist in Reporoa fatal crashThe man was from Murupara and died in an accident on Saturday.17 Sep 03:33 AM
TravelRotorua: Activities centralFour great family-friendly entertainments in Rotorua for the school holidays.16 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandLotto wins in Rotorua and HamiltonTwo Lotto players will be popping the champagne after each winning $500,000.15 Sep 09:08 PM
LeagueRevealed: Tonga set to face NZ Māori in RotoruaRotorua could host a blockbuster test match between Tonga and New Zealand Māori.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman admits punching, smacking childrenSmacking, punching and slapping her children has seen a Rotorua woman in court.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandSafety issues behind Fordlands bus bypassA Rotorua woman is having a hard time catching the bus after the service was rerouted.15 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandReturn of the ashes of baby Desmond after 55 yearsDesmond Rogers' remains arrived in a small white casket last month, with fallen personnel.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMum's appeal fails over ill-treatment of daughterShe drove "significantly" drunk with her daughter in the back seat before crashing.14 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandFortnite affecting pupil behaviour: principalsRotorua principals have asked parents to monitor what their children are doing online.13 Sep 08:00 PM
