New ZealandLittlies escape childcare centre on trikesAn investigation has begun after three 4-year-olds escaped a childcare centre.07 Mar 06:05 AM
New ZealandJudge tells teen to 'get off his butt'Rotorua district court judge tells teen he'll be watching for the moment he gets lazy.07 Mar 01:55 AM
New Zealand$78,000 in fines for failed tyre recycling ventureThe defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.07 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandTruck driver charged over death of motorcyclistOther charges include making false statement in logbook, failing to have 10 hours' rest.06 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandInside the curious world of a New Zealand charter schoolParents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher's body brought onto maraeMourners gather to welcome beloved mother and teacher Louise Jones onto marae.06 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandPool staff decline invitation to meet with councilRelations between the council and aquatic centre staff have stumbled.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandArrest after machete incident at Rotorua intersectionMotorists report a man with a machete at a busy Rotorua intersection.06 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandStop-go murder: Quinton Winders to appeal conviction and sentenceAn appeal will be heard next week relating to the death of road worker George Taiaroa.05 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandOutpouring of grief for teacher after sudden deathLouise Jones called in sick on Monday morning, now staff and students are in mourning.05 Mar 07:55 PM
CrimeRotorua police make 'substantial' drug bustRotorua police fear a week of rising domestic violence.05 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandSH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crashDrivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.04 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandNo arrests five months after suspicious deathPolice say they are still gathering evidence surrounding the death of Neville Butler.04 Mar 07:55 PM
SportUpdate: Bozzone leads off the bike in TaupoNew Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.03 Mar 12:13 AM
SportIronman: Defending champion Braden Currie pulls outThe men's defending champion has withdrawn from Ironman New Zealand in Taupo.02 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandRotorua man chooses homelessnessMan chose to sleep rough from age 10 and says homelessness is part of a bigger picture.02 Mar 08:29 PM
PropertyHead count puts homelessness in the spotlightIt's hoped the head count will provide information in the quest to reduce homelessness.02 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua Hockey Association ordered to pay $20k to former employeeThe Rotorua Hockey Association failed to provide a safe workplace for its former employee.02 Mar 02:19 AM
New ZealandVideo shows student being kicked in the headPolice have become involved in a serious assault at a Rotorua school this week.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandVideo emerges of violent bullying at Rotorua schoolThe incident of violent bullying was captured on video by another student.01 Mar 12:29 AM
New Zealand'I trusted you ... you destroyed so much of me'Former Papamoa scout leader jailed for sexual abuse against two young people.28 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandCar crashes through fence in RotoruaThe car crashed through a ponga fence near the intersection with Sunset Rd about 7.15pm.28 Feb 07:42 AM
New ZealandHatching kiwi chicks caught on cameraRotorua kiwi chicks captured hatching in rare time-lapse.28 Feb 01:48 AM
New ZealandMen accused of interfering with body elect trial by juryFour plead not guilty, while a fifth pleads guilty and is offered diversion.27 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandNZ First deputy Fletcher Tabuteau 'stoked'Rotorua-based Tabuteau says commitments to Rotorua and Te Puke a priority.27 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandTaupo man pleads guilty to manslaughterAdrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.27 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandSuspicious van approaching childrenThe van has been seen on several occasions in Glenholme in the last week.25 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandSchool ordered to pay ex-caretaker $4000The school failed to return the caretaker's property and to pay the agreed wages.25 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandWater rescue under way on Lake TaupoPolice and ambulance conducting a water rescue on Lake Taupo.25 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandFull-on political baptism for Warren-ClarkFrom Murapara to Parliament, it's been a steep learning curve for Angie Warren-Clark.24 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandKmart prepping for mayhem on Rotorua opening dayThousands are expected to descend on the new Rotorua store on opening day, March 16.23 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandThe bond of brothers helps achieve milestonesTeimana Emery-Maaka is reaching milestones with a little brotherly help.23 Feb 06:32 PM
New ZealandJury delivers verdicts in Rotorua tattooist's trialJamie Dean Keremete has been acquitted of all but six of the 20 charges he faced.23 Feb 07:37 AM
