New ZealandMiraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victimA miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.30 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandSchool calls for a safer road after fatal crashRotokawa School sits next to an 80km/h stretch of Te Ngae Rd.29 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spreeJade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.29 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for his role in deaths of Raymond and James FleetRichard Te Kani is to spend 15 years behind bars.29 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandScientists certain Pink and White Terraces buried under lakeScientists say they're settled on the long-lost Pink and White Terraces' former location.28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandName of woman killed to remain secret for nowThe name of the woman who died in Ngakuru on Monday will not be released by police yet.28 Nov 03:12 AM
EducationNew Rotorua Principals' Association president namedNew association president Rawiri Wihapi wants to ensure "a positive focus on wellbeing".28 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan charged with Ngakuru murder linked to truck crashPolice say a truck crash is linked to the homicide investigation at Ngakuru.27 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warningHealth warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.26 Nov 11:24 PM
LifestyleIrish accent brings new voice to man with stutterNick Prosser's life-long stutter has disappeared by using an Irish accent.26 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid to homeless man with 'golden voice'A homeless man known for his golden voice while busking has died.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandNgakuru homicide victim 'loved her animals'A man is charged with murder following an incident in Ngakuru, south of Rotorua today.26 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandTruck and logging truck collide south of RotoruaTwo vehicles have crashed at Kinleith.25 Nov 07:09 PM
New ZealandDon't panic! Civil Defence test mobile alertCivil Defence decided to retest their mobile alert system after 2017 test blunder.25 Nov 05:16 AM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for family of Te Puke teenHeartbroken family of Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell say they are clinging on to hope.25 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandWork starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cyclewayWork has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.24 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandPower out in Rotorua after car hits transformerPower is currently out to part of central Rotorua.24 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandDon't let it rain on our paradeHeavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung crash victim gives one last giftTeen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.23 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandCouple shares story of overcoming domestic violence: 'It's breaking the cycle'Ben and Nikki Purua were in a violent relationship, thanks to Man Up things have changed.23 Nov 09:34 PM
KahuTamaki Maori Village announces new partnershipA new partnership has been formed between Tamaki Tours and a Māori land trust.23 Nov 02:34 PM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by ute discharged from hospitalA pedestrian has been hit by a ute in Rotorua.23 Nov 01:08 AM
BusinessForest development promising jobsDesign concepts and more than 100 jobs announced for the Whakarewarewa development22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPetition opposing Rotorua Lakefront presentedRotorua Lakes Council has received a petition opposing the $40m Lakefront Redevelopment.22 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandMidwives leaving for Australia for better pay and conditionsStriking midwives say they are burnt out and feel under valued.21 Nov 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'21 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandTiny Deane's plan to set up Auckland homeless shelterRotorua's Tiny Deane is helping to set up a homeless shelter in Auckland.21 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm too scared to live here', says man after tree falls on his houseA Rotorua man says he's too scared to live in his house after a rotten tree fell on it.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniestPupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.21 Nov 01:00 AM
Sport'Larger than life figure' farewelledRobert 'Tommo' Thompson who played for the Māori All Blacks and the Wallabies has died.20 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner takes unusual step of suppressing crash victim's nameA coroner has ruled a man who died in a crash following a police chase will not be named.19 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandFirefighters at large scrub fire north of TaupōFirefighters were called to the fire about 3.10pm.19 Nov 03:27 AM