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
New ZealandPolice release name of woman killed in Turangi crashThe woman was Te Maramatangi Marion Anderson, from Turangi.02 Jun 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Bubbly' teacher remembered'She touched the lives of so many kids', says the principal of her former school.01 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Queen's Birthday fatality in Turangi crashEmergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.01 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandSunstrike possible in floatplane crashVolcanic Air is investigating how one of its floatplanes crashed into the Lakeland Queen.01 Jun 04:23 AM
New ZealandRotorua police seek woman in relation to homicidePolice are seeking any information as to the whereabouts of Zyla Butler.01 Jun 01:36 AM
BusinessRotorua brewery advertises 'best job in the world'Love beer? Love running stupidly long distances? This "job" could be for you.01 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandWestbrook School teacher dies unexpectedlyThe school said it was banding together through the tragedy.31 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandPupil disciplined after taking knife to schoolThe intermediate pupil is before the Board of Trustees for discipline.31 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlane crashes into Lakeland Queen while taxiingAn aircraft has crashed into the Lakeland Queen while taxiing on Lake Rotorua.31 May 01:00 PM
New ZealandFamily farewell 'courageous' matriarchEighty-year-old Ngaire Helen Woods had lived at Lake Rotoma since 2000.30 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman killed in two-car crashWoman who died intersection crash was from Rotorua.30 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandFour men sought after liquor store robberyCan you help Tokoroa police find these men?30 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandCollege on alert after student's threatEdgecumbe College brings in police, ministry after student writes threatening message.29 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandMan denies manslaughter of Neville ButlerCarlos Uerata, charged with causing the death of Neville Butler, has appeared in court.29 May 10:02 PM
New ZealandFire rips through Rotorua liquor storeAn Old Taupo Rd liquor store is closed today after a large fire last night.29 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua Winz office reopened after lockdownPolice say the threat was made over the phone around 11am.28 May 11:07 PM
KahuJaw-dropping: Facebook and Te Puia unveil new AR filter at TechweekMobile users simply open their mouths to produce an animation of Pōhutu Geyser erupting.28 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandRare rioting charge follows Mob funeralIt was the first time in 35 years the judge had seen a charge of rioting, he said.28 May 09:01 PM
CrimePolice Notebook: Car break-ins at Rotorua Aquatic CentreRotorua police are advising people to not leave valuable items in their cars.28 May 05:08 PM
New ZealandEmotional plea from Rotorua Hīkoi for the HomelessThe group stressed that a night shelter was urgently needed in Rotorua this winter.28 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandFirst synthetic cannabis-related coroner's inquest reveals details of deadly drugThe first inquest into synthetic cannabis-related deaths has been heard in Taupo.28 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandCar thieves strike 30 cars in 18 daysUp to 30 cars in Rotorua have been broken into over the past two weeks.27 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandWoman injured after horse fall in RotoruaA rescue helicopter spokesman said it appeared the horse had clipped a wire on a fence.26 May 09:04 PM
New Zealand'I looked up and he was dead': Wife brings hubby back to life after 8 minutesJennifer Raphael saved the life of her husband, John, when he had a heart attack.25 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandNew smartphone app helps save a Rotorua man's lifeTerry Robinson joined a new app for CPR-trained people and saved a life within days.25 May 06:50 PM
New ZealandRotorua kidnapper sentenced to prisonTe Rangipuawhe Newton Maika has been sentenced to prison for kidnapping a man.25 May 05:29 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for pictures of child sexual abuseA total of 1048 images showing child abuse were found on the man's phone.25 May 03:21 AM