New ZealandMan enters no plea to 12 charges, including unlawfully detaining three womenA man facing 12 charges including unlawfully detaining three women has appeared in court.26 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandWoman enters no plea to injuring toddler who later diedSouthern Cheyenne Thompson, 24, from Tirau, is charged with injuring with intent.26 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandHīkoi launches 'Smear Your Mea Day' to remember cervical cancer victimSmear You Mea Day was launched a year after Talei Morrison was diagnosed with cancer.26 Aug 07:00 PM
KahuBusinesswoman loses appeal - ordered to repay $12 millionAt the time of her court hearing in Rotorua on May 8, Adlam still owed $12,780,111.75.24 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandKiller freed: Man who fatally stabbed Tanya Burr to be releasedOne of NZ's youngest killers is to be released from jail next month after 16 years.24 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan warned of jail time for receiving moneyA Rotorua man has admitted receiving more than $6000 stolen from a French tourist.23 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Best friends' to graduate together todayGraduation day at New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham.22 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's name and photos stolen for scam FB account'I guess some people get their rocks off on it, but hopefully it will stop now.'22 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua homeless shelter officially openThe Pukuatua St site was opened after an almost three month journey to open a shelter.22 Aug 03:22 AM
New Zealand'A miracle no one died': Frightening near head-on collision caught on camera"I've seen some crazy stuff on our roads but that's one of the worst I've seen."22 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandŌhope community rallies after tornadoOhope community rallies to help those who suffered property damage from tornado21 Aug 03:49 AM
KahuRotorua gym helping koeke keep fit - and have fun tooMore than 50 Rotorua koeke are hitting the gym together twice a week.20 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's out: The NZ city that's losing six of its school principalsBy the end of 2018 at least six Rotorua principals will have left their positions.20 Aug 06:00 PM
EducationRotokawa School principal leaving after nine yearsBriar Stewart isn't sure what the future holds but says it's time to leave.20 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNo better town in NZ, say ex-AucklandersThey could never afford a house in their home city in Auckland, so they did some research.20 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessAgents: Too many buyers, not enough housesNew figures show house prices and sales are still up on same time last year.19 Aug 06:00 PM
SportThousands travel to race in Tough Guy and Gal ChallengeThe 16th annual Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in Rotorua was held this week.19 Aug 07:12 AM
TravelTreetops Lodge and Estate: Paradise for the soulA luxury escape thrills the senses, writes Annemarie Quill.19 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice following new lead on Israel Jack murderPolice have been given new information about the Israel Jack unsolved murder case.18 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua 2019 dates announcedThe 2019 event will run from March 19 to 24 and early bird tickets are already available.17 Aug 11:17 PM
KahuPower, politics, police - The Haumaha inquirySome of New Zealand's most powerful people will be questioned by top Queen's Counsel.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHenry jury to resume deliberations on MondayA Hamilton jury remains unable to decide on the fate of the three men.17 Aug 05:02 AM
New ZealandKaituna River closures leave rafters 'struggling'Sam Sutton estimates he would've refunded more than $450,000 in the last 18 months.16 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandLakes sewerage scheme build under wayThe construction of the East Rotoiti Rotomā sewerage scheme is under way.16 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide punches child while talking about bullyingThe teacher aide allegedly called a group of pupils 'pooftas' before punching one.13 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandParents line up childcare for teachers' strikeYouthtown will close most of its after-school services on Wednesday for lack of demand.13 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandFlood-affected residents returning homeOut of the 94 homes which were issued with insanitary notices 20 have now been lifted.12 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandHigh-end Lake Ōkareka home on marketThe seller of the home hopes to get more than $3m for it.12 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandNo fresh leads in Israel Jack unsolved murder casePolice are remaining optimistic someone will come forward and solve the case.12 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Cheeky video as naked man rides through car washThe footage was uploaded to Facebook on Saturday and has gone viral.12 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandPrinting business on fire in RotoruaDudfield Bryce Printers on White St has caught fire.10 Aug 06:16 AM
New Zealand13-year-old loses her battle to cancerShenyce Marsden-Roberts died on Wednesday following a two-year cancer battle.10 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandEx-cop loses grievance appeal after cell bashing trialDaniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.10 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandLakefront plans revealed, more funding soughtRotorua Lakes Council has applied for Government funding for the lakefront development.09 Aug 10:00 PM
