New ZealandCouple to go to trial over alleged ill-treatmentAnnie Mathews and Jovander Terry will go to trial in April 2019.27 Jul 12:22 AM
New ZealandMan admits ramming police car in TaupōPhilip Junior Hepehi, 39, pleaded guilty to five charges related to the incident.26 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTop cop gets four year ban for drugsRotorua police officer Brendon Keenan has been banned from all sport for four years.26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandPlayer's doping ban criticised, called a 'wake-up call'Lionel Skipwith did not know clenbuterol was banned and had no anti-doping education.25 Jul 07:45 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for 15th drink-driving convictionA man with 15 drink driving convictions has offended again and has been sentenced.25 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandMayor hits back at claims of 'heartless' councilThe Rotorua mayor addressed media today to discuss the homeless shelter.25 Jul 05:50 PM
New ZealandArrests made in Rotorua robberiesTwo males have appeared in Rotorua Youth Court charged with three aggravated robberies.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice accused of 'child abuse' after mother arrestedThe man claimed they were left in the car for "two or three hours" without food or water.25 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandHomeless shelter organiser lashes out at councilTiny Deane has described the council as 'heartless' after choosing to close night shelter.24 Jul 10:14 PM
New ZealandFour cars crash on Te Ngae Rd in RotoruaA four-vehicle bumper-to-bumper crash has happened on Te Ngae Rd.24 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandCharter school founder in 'massive shock' over delayAll except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.24 Jul 03:45 AM
EducationTe Rangihakahaka to become special characterThe school will become a special character school but for only 75 students.24 Jul 02:32 AM
New ZealandTeacher loses registration when past revealedSally Blumenthal should have revealed her dishonesty convictions when applying for a job.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJarvis Dams adds to his NZ Aria 2017 winFormer Rotorua man Jarvis Dams wins prestigious Sydney Scholarship23 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandChair of inquiry into promotion of top cop revealedChair and scope of government inquiry into Wally Haumaha's promotion revealed.23 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandUS duck boat tragedy: 'Where they were operating is just ridiculous'The incident is being reported as the deadliest such accident in almost two decades.22 Jul 08:23 AM
New ZealandShots fired at cars in Western Heights confirmed by policeReports of shots being fired at vehicles in Rotorua at the start of last week.22 Jul 04:31 AM
New Zealand'I was quite astonished': Man witnesses rare mud eruptionThe eruption lasted for 40 seconds and saw mud and steam spurt into the air.21 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandGang member admits putting axe in man's legA Mongrel Mob member swung an axe into a Black Power member's leg during a daylight fight.20 Jul 07:46 PM
New ZealandMan jailed six years for manslaughter of Don Turei JrAndrea Taiapa was sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment for manslaughter.20 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrike escape: Staff should have called for back upABC Sunset Rotorua is licensed for 65 children, including 15 under-two-year-olds.18 Jul 07:00 PM
NetballMystics snare vital win over MagicNorthern Mystics have bounced back after falling to an all-time low in the Premiership.18 Jul 09:14 AM
PropertyAgents sold nearly 10 houses a day in JuneAn average of 9.8 houses were sold each day in June, REINZ figures show.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Fog cannon saved me': Dairy owner on knifepoint attackDairy manager Rajat Sehdev recommends all dairy owners install a fog cannon.17 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand still not equal, says Lizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly says it's time for men to stand up, women can't do it all on their own.17 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandEwe are kidding: Sheep has quadrupletsThe ewe isn't the first to give birth to quads on the Rotorua lifestyle block.17 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandElderly driver misses tree, crashes into housePolice said there were no details about what caused the crash.17 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandCrash victim's pregnant partner speaks out'Perry cried when he heard the baby's heartbeat.'16 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandReports of thick fog at site where car and train collidedThe collision happened just before 8.30am and a person was seriously injured in the crash.16 Jul 12:09 AM
BusinessGated community for prime land namedMore details about an up-market gated community for central city land has been revealed.15 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew doco being made: When 3 lions escaped circus in RotoruaA former Rotorua man is making a documentary about the day three circus lions escaped.13 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandMotels only option for some childrenOver the past four weeks, on average two Rotorua children have slept in motels each night.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman in court over Neville Butler deathZyla Adonia Loudene Monilita Brittany Tigerlily Butler is facing a charge of manslaughter.12 Jul 09:24 PM
