New ZealandMan charged with dangerous driving on run for two monthsA man has been on the run for two months following a crash on Clayton Rd.12 Mar 09:09 PM
CrimePolice Notebook: Drivers caught at over 150km/hThe following incidents were reported to police during the past week.12 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew health warnings issued for lakesA health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai.12 Mar 06:40 PM
EducationOpinion: Investment into Rotorua schools welcomedOpinion: It's fabulous to see money being invested into upgrading Rotorua schools.12 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies following crash on State Highway 5 north of RotoruaOne person has died following a crash on State Highway 5 near Rotorua.12 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandMan killed in car and campervan crashA serious crash on State Highway 5 has blocked both lanes.12 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessKmart Rotorua to open doors on FridayRotorua residents can expect a big day when Kmart opens its doors on Friday11 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandRotorua family mourn loss of 'golden boy'A Rotorua family are devastated after the loss of a son, brother, husband and father.09 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandFallen branch knocks out ute window, closes streetMan 'lucky' after large tree branch falls, striking ute and closing Rotorua street.09 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Rotorua public toiletWoman found unconscious man in toilet cubicle.08 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandCoach who assaulted teens back at schoolSchool says Ngarimu Simpkins in same role as before but he shares it with a second person.08 Mar 05:38 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in crash in TapapaTwo people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa.08 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandMan at Hume Pine hospitalised with moderate injuriesThe man was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.08 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandFree fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overallOnly two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.08 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandNew Red Stag plant to create 40 jobs in Rotorua regionCross Laminated Timber plant to be built at Red Stag Mill site at Waipa, Rotorua.07 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandLittlies escape childcare centre on trikesAn investigation has begun after three 4-year-olds escaped a childcare centre.07 Mar 06:05 AM
New ZealandJudge tells teen to 'get off his butt'Rotorua district court judge tells teen he'll be watching for the moment he gets lazy.07 Mar 01:55 AM
New Zealand$78,000 in fines for failed tyre recycling ventureThe defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.07 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandTruck driver charged over death of motorcyclistOther charges include making false statement in logbook, failing to have 10 hours' rest.06 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandInside the curious world of a New Zealand charter schoolParents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher's body brought onto maraeMourners gather to welcome beloved mother and teacher Louise Jones onto marae.06 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandPool staff decline invitation to meet with councilRelations between the council and aquatic centre staff have stumbled.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandArrest after machete incident at Rotorua intersectionMotorists report a man with a machete at a busy Rotorua intersection.06 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandStop-go murder: Quinton Winders to appeal conviction and sentenceAn appeal will be heard next week relating to the death of road worker George Taiaroa.05 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandOutpouring of grief for teacher after sudden deathLouise Jones called in sick on Monday morning, now staff and students are in mourning.05 Mar 07:55 PM
CrimeRotorua police make 'substantial' drug bustRotorua police fear a week of rising domestic violence.05 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandSH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crashDrivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.04 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandNo arrests five months after suspicious deathPolice say they are still gathering evidence surrounding the death of Neville Butler.04 Mar 07:55 PM
SportUpdate: Bozzone leads off the bike in TaupoNew Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.03 Mar 12:13 AM
SportIronman: Defending champion Braden Currie pulls outThe men's defending champion has withdrawn from Ironman New Zealand in Taupo.02 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandRotorua man chooses homelessnessMan chose to sleep rough from age 10 and says homelessness is part of a bigger picture.02 Mar 08:29 PM
PropertyHead count puts homelessness in the spotlightIt's hoped the head count will provide information in the quest to reduce homelessness.02 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua Hockey Association ordered to pay $20k to former employeeThe Rotorua Hockey Association failed to provide a safe workplace for its former employee.02 Mar 02:19 AM
New ZealandVideo shows student being kicked in the headPolice have become involved in a serious assault at a Rotorua school this week.02 Mar 01:00 AM
