New Zealand‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to liveShe has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'23 Dec 04:04 PM
New Zealand'Proud to make a difference': Local firm gifts bikes to whānau in needRotorua initiative gifts 10 whānau new bikes for Christmas, fostering community joy.23 Dec 02:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua man missing for four days found 'safe and well'Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.23 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidationThe Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."21 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountabilityOPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
Kahu‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trusteesOne new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.19 Dec 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary clubThe money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.19 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandMedical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.19 Dec 04:06 PM
New Zealand'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crashShe was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.19 Dec 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
New Zealand'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spacesNew footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.17 Dec 03:03 PM
New ZealandWildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collectionIts donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.17 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New Zealand'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandUp to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports clubThousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.15 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandSH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crashThe road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.15 Dec 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lightsA woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.15 Dec 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFlorida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing projectLiquidator expects no loss to customers.15 Dec 08:44 PM
New ZealandSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
