New ZealandJurors in gang trial break for weekendSecond juror released from gang trial at the High Court at Rotorua.01 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandMudtopia kicks off with a splashRotorua Mudtopia Festival gets under way at Arawa Park with a muddy splash.01 Dec 04:30 AM
EntertainmentHollie Smith cancels Mudtopia performanceKiwi songstress Hollie Smith has been forced to cancel her performance at Mudtopia.01 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandMan to remain in mental health facility after killing wifeSimon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.30 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandJury retires in gang shooting trialJury in the trial of eight Mangu Kaha gang members will continue deliberations tomorrow.30 Nov 06:33 AM
New ZealandSuspected lightning strike cuts power to parts of RotoruaPower is currently out in parts of Rotorua.30 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandKiwibank to close another branch for security reasonsKiwibank's branch at Rotorua Westend shops will close by Christmas.30 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandMore thunderstorms may be on the wayRotorua region on severe thunderstorm watch again this afternoon.29 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandTop Kiwi act to be announced for New Year's Eve eventRotorua's Glo Festival is moving from three nights to one better and improved night.29 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandMan accused of stealing from tourists appears in courtA man has appeared in court today charged with stealing from overseas visitors.29 Nov 01:22 AM
New ZealandFurther name suppression for sex accusedMan charged with indecent assault appeared in the Napier District Court.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLaughs at poignant 1st Battalion reunionRotorua has played host to what may be the final reunion of the 1st Battalion.28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRemorse and apology gets $10,000 fines wipedA man has had $10,000 worth of fines wiped by a district court judge.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Hawke's Bay sex offences gets bail in RotoruaA man has appeared in court today facing two sexual offences but he cannot yet be named.28 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandMan admits stealing police car in MuruparaA man has admitted stealing a police car in Murupara has appeared in court.28 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandGang members on trial in Rotorua have some charges dischargedThe list of charges against eight Rotorua Mangu Kaha gang members has been reduced.28 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandBody washed ashore to be identified todayThe discovery of a body washed ashore has sparked hope it could bring closure for family.27 Nov 07:03 PM
CrimePolice Notebook: Spate of bike thefts in cityAt least eight bikes have gone missing over the last week.27 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrivate chopper joins search for PetersonThe Rotorua Search and Rescue Squad will be back in to the hunt tomorrow.27 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandSearchers 'confident' they will find missing manTeams from across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have spent the weekend searching.26 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Break away from your routineRotorua is an ideal place for city-dwelling couples to spend a few days relaxing.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeekend push to find NigelThe search for a missing autistic man will continue tomorrow after a credible sighting.24 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandNgati Whakaue leader's body taken to maraeMourners arrive at Ohinemutu for the start of Pihopa Kingi's tangi.22 Nov 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Disappeared into the cosmos'It's now day five and searches have failed to find any traces of Nigel Peterson.22 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandOutrage over Mobster's vile Facebook videoMongrel Mobster receives backlash over shocking video.22 Nov 03:20 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver pleads not guilty to manslaughterA truck driver has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a man dying in a crash.22 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandTruck driver seriously injured in crashDiversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.21 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandTourist plane makes unplanned landingThe landing of a float plane in Rotorua sparked and emergency services response on Friday.21 Nov 07:10 PM
New ZealandNgati Whakaue leader Pihopa Kingi diesNgati Whakaue rangatira (chief) Pihopa Kingi has died at the age of 88.21 Nov 07:05 PM
New ZealandFather's anguish over missing autistic sonA door-to-door search of Rotorua houses has failed to come up with any new leads.21 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandMaaki Emery remanded in custody without pleaEmery was remanded in custody without plea to reappear on November 28.21 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandDoor-to-door search to start today for missing manThe search today continues for Nigel Peterson.20 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandNavy joins search for missing fishermanA dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it20 Nov 03:57 PM
New ZealandAutistic man still missing after three daysNigel Peterson is still missing, police wrap up search for day20 Nov 07:49 AM
