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
New ZealandThe cost of Shane Jones' billion treesAbout $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.23 Feb 03:28 AM
BusinessNZ's next Kmart opening date revealedGift bags and free cupcakes on offer for first customers when store officially opens.23 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandJury in Rotorua tattooist trial retires to consider verdictCharges span a decade and incorporate allegations of rape and threatening to kill.22 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandDrug and alcohol abuse Rotorua's shame: reportCost of living, jobs, poverty and homelessness, planning for growth, other main concerns.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDefendant interrupts closing statementJamie Dean Keremete, 47, admonished by the judge for repeatedly talking over prosecutor.22 Feb 05:42 AM
EducationPartnership schools' national board to stand downBoard does not want to contribute to dismantling initiative "which is achieving so much".22 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandCar rolls in Rotorua, road blockedOne car has rolled blocking Marino Rd in Rotorua.21 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandAccused tattooist: 'I'm not the monster you paint me as'Jamie Dean Keremete claims it was his alleged victims who were violent.21 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandPair charged over smoking synthetic drugs that harmed a babyA man and woman are facing charges they smoked synthetic drugs while looking after a baby.21 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court charged with murder of Opotiki womanMan charged with the murder of an Opotiki woman granted interim name suppression.21 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandBackpacker's $15,000 hearing aids and implant stolenRipped off deaf tourist left with nothing but her bikini, towel and Go-Pro camera.20 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating Opotiki woman's death arrest local manA 27-year-old Opotiki man will appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.20 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandMan threatens to smash his lawyer's head inA man who threatened to smash his lawyer over his sentence has been further sentenced.20 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandHalf-naked accused says his clothes are wetMayva Rangi said he wasn't wearing his clothes in court because they were "wet".20 Feb 02:57 AM
BusinessFed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge water planFed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge controversial plan to improve Lake Rotorua.19 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandMaori Party looks to generational change at AGMReturn to roots and generational change key themes as the Maori Party gathered in Rotorua.18 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandNearly three police chases a week in RotoruaMore "moron" drivers are prepared to run from police in Rotorua.16 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandMotorbike chased by police rear-ends carMan left to pay damage after motorbike chased by police rear-ends his car.16 Feb 08:17 PM
LeagueWarriors ready to weather the StormThe rugby league team is in high spirits ahead of the pre-season game against Melbourne.16 Feb 07:30 PM
SportMelbourne Storm name unfamiliar sideThe Melbourne Storm have named their squad to play the Warriors in Rotorua.16 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandThree injured after fire at a Rotorua supermarketFire crews were called after reports of a chemical smell in the refrigerator room.16 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandProperty owner frustrated by crashesA car has rolled on to its roof on State Highway 30 in Tikitere.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandTattooist's alleged victim 'like a broken dog'Witnesses tell jury in Keremete trial of the violence he inflicted on an alleged victim.16 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandWestbrook School pupil approached by manA pupil at Rotorua's Westbrook School was approached by a man in a grey truck.16 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandFreedom campers follow the rules - no undies hereNot all freedom campers hang their undies in local parks.16 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandVolunteer wardens abused, threatened'Bugger off or else' - volunteers face verbal abuse, threats on Rotorua lakes.15 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandUndies hung in park 'disrespectful'A bylaw isn't on the horizon for the city, but should it be?15 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandAccused tattooist had erectile dysfunction - defenceA tattooist accused of violent sexual assaults had erectile dysfunction, a court has heard15 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused woman appears in Rotorua District CourtA woman accused of murdering Tracey-Anne Harris has appeared in Rotorua District Court.15 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandRotorua firefighters sent to tackle Chatham Islands blazeHuge scrub fire has been burning since the beginning of the month.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandMaori Party dusts itself off from defeatMaori Party preparing to regroup in Rotorua following disastrous election.14 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I feared for my life': Woman's evidence in sex case as accused excused from courtRotorua tattooist Jamie Dean Keremete, 47, is facing sex and violence charges.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Hidden homeless' population a concernRotorua's hidden homeless population is not monitored or recorded.13 Feb 06:00 PM
