Business$10m hotel fit out leads Rotorua rejuvenationOf the $14.3m worth of commercial consents, $10m is for fitting out a new five-star hotel.25 Mar 08:01 PM
TravelRotorua: Wide-eyed and warmTess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandState houses going to out-of-town familiesLast year 15 households placed in Rotorua's state houses came from out of the region.23 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandSocial worker team to tackle child abuseSpecialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.23 Mar 04:00 PM
SportCrankworx rider seriously injured in crashThe rider was hurt in the RockShox Rotorua Pump Track Challenge presented by Torpedo 7.23 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua woman's 'relaxed' brunch with Barack ObamaThe woman was one of 25 Maori women who sat down with Obama this morning.23 Mar 01:12 AM
BusinessHemp innovation hub to be launched in Rotorua"A platform for members of the public to discuss and learn about industrial hemp setups."22 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayor: Obama dinner 'profound and deep'Mayor heard messages she will never forget.22 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandMurky future of MudtopiaA decision is yet to be made on the future of a controversial Rotorua mud festival.22 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandPet rabbit owners urged to vaccinate ahead of virus releaseThe release of the RHDV1 K5 virus to tackle wild pests is due to occur in mid-April.22 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Mastermind' donates $30,000 machine to TongaEighty-nine-year-old Tom Hayes heard about the island community's plight and got to work.22 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayor 'incredibly excited' to dine with ObamaSteve Chadwick delighted to be joining the 1000-guest banquet with Obama tonight.22 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandMKR contestant to judge Rotorua Chocolate Cook-offThe Melt Festival of Chocolate will be held over Easter in Rotorua.21 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandRotorua women leaders to brunch with ObamaTwo Rotorua women are among 25 wahine who will eat brunch with Obama.21 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMidwives plan march on ParliamentMidwives are leaving the profession in droves over low pay and unfair conditions.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to unprovoked violent attackPolice want help to find a man who knocked another man unconscious at a bus stop.21 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandMan and woman plead not guilty to neglecting four childrenA couple have appeared in court today after failing to clean up dog faeces.21 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandCyclist in serious condition following CBD crashA 35-year-old woman is in a serious condition after coming off her bike.21 Mar 02:06 AM
EducationStudents in fundraising mode for trip to SpainThe 37 students must raise about $220,000 between them.20 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandNotorious road identified for improvementsThe stretch of road has claimed two lives in the past three months.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandVery special citizenship ceremony for midwifeRotorua midwife sworn in as a new citizen by former colleague and mentor.20 Mar 04:58 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with interfering with body sticks to his wordA teen given a second chance by a district court judge has appeared in court - late.19 Mar 10:43 PM
KahuComic book writer tells Te Arawa storiesA writer has been given the chance to share Te Arawa stories as comics, but needs help.19 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandWork starts to pull down historic Lakehouse HotelThe Lakehouse was bought by Pukeroa Oruawhata Group at mortgagee auction in 2007.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandName released for man killed in crash near ReporoaChase Manuel was killed in a crash in Reporoa on Saturday.18 Mar 10:46 PM
New Zealand'I heard a crack and a smash', neighbour of burning houseA house has been destroyed in a fire on Brooklyn Rd in Rotorua.18 Mar 05:13 PM
KahuOnly the lonely: The New Zealanders plagued by lonelinessUrgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua gets into the St Patrick's day spiritA rock came flying through the window at 5am, but Guinness pints were still served at 8am.18 Mar 03:15 AM
Sport10-year-old beats men at golf tournamentJayden Elmiger produced superb golf to win the Rotorua Junior Stroke Play Tournament.16 Mar 05:24 PM
New ZealandSports coach back at school after assault: Victim's family furiousThe grandson changed following the assault but the reinstatement was carefully considered.16 Mar 04:30 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Men with machetes 'least of my problems' says former P addictFormer P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuTiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandExtra flights to Rotorua announcedThe changes will be introduced next month.16 Mar 01:37 AM
BusinessRotorua shoppers' pyjama vigil for KmartKmart Rotorua has opened to a fanfare of cheers and waiata.16 Mar 01:35 AM
