New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council to review emergency statusRotorua's wettest hour ever was recorded last Sunday - 51.8mm of rain fell from 10-11am.05 May 11:59 PM
Lifestyle'You have to be pretty crazy to enter': Tears flow at chilli eating champsIt took 14 rounds to whittle seven contestants down to one.05 May 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Pain of missing loved one never stops'Kararaina Brown says her family knows only too well the heartbreak of a missing loved one.04 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandNew research sends Nigel Peterson search to thick bushNew areas will be searched for Nigel Peterson as a result of extensive research.04 May 07:43 PM
EducationMP calls for meeting over Toi OhomaiTamati Coffey has asked for the meeting following announcements of job cuts.04 May 06:34 PM
New ZealandPolice probe looting at Ngongotaha property"It is just the point of it. Being burgled was the last thing I expected."04 May 07:11 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by bus in RotoruaA pedestrian has been hit by a bus on Glenfield Rd in Owhata.04 May 03:38 AM
Super RugbyChiefs put a smile on Ngongotaha kids' facesChiefs players cheer up children affected by floods.03 May 10:17 PM
Super RugbyRotorua old boys line up for ChiefsThe Chiefs play the Jaguares at Rotorua International Stadium tonight.03 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandNigel Peterson search to resume 167 days onIt has been 167 days since 33-year-old Nigel Peterson disappeared in Rotorua.03 May 06:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs inspire the next generationA group of Chiefs players spoke to Rotorua Boys' High School Rugby Academy players.03 May 05:51 PM
New ZealandControversial Mudtopia festival scrappedMud festival which controversially imported mud from Korea lost $570,000 plus.03 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandHunter in critical condition after being mistaken for a deer and shotHunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.03 May 12:04 AM
New Zealand'We're definitely coming back here' Ngongotaha resident saysNgongotaha residents will return to live in the suburb despite recent floods.02 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandPower back on in Rotorua following widespread outagePower has been cut to the wider Rotorua district.02 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandTumunui tomo captivates the nationTumunui South Farm manager Colin Tremain has been amazed with the response to tomo.02 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandRescue chopper helps with birth of premature twinsService essential in getting specialist help to woman.02 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSurprise manslaughter plea in biker's deathDon Turei had just left a wedding. A rival gang member has now admitted killing him.01 May 11:03 PM
New ZealandParaplegic's 'incredibly brave' return to RotoruaWoman returns to the city where she became a paraplegic to take on the Rotorua Marathon.01 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandHole-y cow! Deluge leaves huge chasm on farmA 20m-deep hole has opened up in Tumunui South. Geologists are looking into it.01 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua flood: 'Everyday we find new bits of damage'Frustrated residents are being assured by the council they will get help.01 May 08:58 PM
New ZealandResident wants plug pulled on Ngongotaha developmentBut authorities believe the flood risk can be mitigated through the site design.01 May 07:22 PM
RugbyFresh NZ U20s lineup facing Fiji at champsNZ u20 team has been named to play Fiji tonight.01 May 04:23 AM
New ZealandRotorua council looks to scrap MudtopiaMudtopia attracted about 14,000 visitors but only 1500 of those tickets were sold.01 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandScion launches a $2.5 million innovation hub in RotoruaScion has launched a $2.5 million innovation hub.30 Apr 09:18 PM
OpinionKelly MakihaOpinion: Historic deluge scary to witnessNo, no one was hurt, but hours of clean up, stress and frustration lies ahead.30 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandFamily tackle marathon in tribute to BernieBernie Portenski's family have unfinished business at the Rotorua Marathon.30 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua flood clean-up beginsRotorua had its wettest hour in 54 years when 51.8mm of rain fell from 10am yesterday.30 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandMayor and Civil Defence Minister questioned over floodsMinister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi is in Ngongotaha.30 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain creates waterfall in pharmacyPharmacy owners says clean-up after dramatic flood will take at least a week.30 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandSchool closed because of damage to bridgeLake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed29 Apr 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastationResidents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday29 Apr 05:19 PM
New ZealandFlooding lashes the North IslandBands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in NgongotahaResidents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.29 Apr 09:00 AM
