KahuBill sparks euthanasia debate among MaoriRotorua's Maori community are discussing how euthanasia fits with their values.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSons of Zion announced for Lakeside concertSons of Zion are to grace the Lakeside 2018 - Whenua #itsabouthome stage.19 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandMPI investigate aphid in infant formulaFormula and insect on way to lab in Auckland for analysis.19 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandWanted man thought to be in RotoruaPolice have a number of warrants to arrest Kewene Thompson, 44,17 Jan 10:36 PM
New ZealandPlea from grieving family of heart transplant recipientMargi Inskeep was almost 30 when she died. She wasn't expected to see her 25th birthday.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen admits crashing stolen police carTeen accused of crashing stolen police car appears in Rotorua District Court.17 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandMan tries using police lack of te reo as court defenceA man facing court charges has made a point about government departments not using te reo.16 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandRIP Stage Challenge, where the non-sporty kids got to shineKristin Hall pays tribute to the touchingly earnest extra-curricular.16 Jan 08:41 AM
New ZealandLocal trust pledges $1.5m for Sir Howard's centreMore funding has been pledged for the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre.16 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for two attacks on elderly womanA man has been arrested in Rotorua for attacks on an elderly woman in Palmerston North.16 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandStage Challenge axed after 25 yearsRising costs mean the Stage Challenge Foundation can no longer continue.15 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandNCEA results going well but not for allThe big day has arrived for 168,000 secondary school pupils.15 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandPossible gang links to suspicious house fireThe fire at a Tawa St property is being treated as suspicious.15 Jan 02:59 AM
CricketCricket: Central Indians win two from twoThe Bayleys Central Indians enjoyed a successful round of Twenty20 cricket at the weekend.14 Jan 10:51 PM
SportWaikato and Manawatu win national sevensWaikato and Manawatu have prevailed in the men's and women's national sevens tournaments.14 Jan 06:55 AM
SportLive: Sevens glory for Waikato and ManawatuAll the action from Day 2 of the Bayleys National Sevens at Rotorua International Stadium.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSir Owen Glenn gifts art centre $3mSir Owen Glenn is donating $3m to the restoration of Rotorua's performing arts centre13 Jan 04:00 PM
SportLIVE: Bayleys National Sevens as it happensTune in throughout the day for live updates of the Bayleys National Sevens - day one.12 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandCrush death: Police looking into how tree fellRotorua police are working on a fatality inquiry on behalf of the coroner.12 Jan 05:30 PM
CricketTight finish expected in Baywide T20 raceBay of Plenty's top cricket sides are set to compete in the Baywide T20 competition.12 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur Jekyll and Hyde summer continuesFour seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings issuedThe thunderstorm forecasted has hit, causing flash flooding in some areas.12 Jan 07:21 AM
New ZealandFatal tree fall: Road to close as police map sceneThe road will be closed from 7am for three to four hours, with diversions in place.11 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandRotorua named as one of the top destinations to visit in 2018The New York Times has named Rotorua as one of the top places to see in 2018.11 Jan 02:23 AM
TravelRotorua's world-class, says NY Times2018 is the year for the world to visit the North Island's "hub of Maori culture".11 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandSea of bottles: Coromandel's mountain of recyclingThames-Coromandel produces the most recycling over the festive period.11 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to fatal Rotorua tree fallThe incident on Amohia St last Friday killed local woman Trish Butterworth.10 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandNeighbours rally after car ploughs through propertiesFairy Springs residents banding together to clean up mess left by this morning's incident.10 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after car rolls on SH5The crash, which has since been cleared, caused congestion in the area.09 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandCar smashes through kitchen...feels like earthquakeA car has ploughed through four Rotorua properties before smashing into a house.09 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandBarney Te Kani was 'cheeky, but caring'The death of "cheeky" Lance Corporal Barney Te Kani has devastated his family.09 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead after being pulled from waterParamedics performed CPR but the man, believed to be in his 50s, died at the scene.09 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandLawyers plead with Government to fix courthouseShoddy Rotorua courthouse has prompted lawyers to complain to the Government.08 Jan 07:00 PM
