New ZealandPolice chase ends as driver gets stuck in mudA police chase has come to an abrupt end after the driver got stuck in mud.09 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwo cars collide in serious crash near TaupoEmergency services are on the scene of a serious crash in Taupo.09 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court for attempted murder of police officerCop left in critical condition after alleged attack.08 Aug 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to murdering his wifeA man charged with murdering his wife has been remanded for another psychiatric report.08 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandCost of new Korean mud festival agreement not yet knownThe Rotorua Lakes Council responds to questions about the $90,000 spent on Korean mud.08 Aug 04:56 AM
New ZealandMan claims he was chained up and abusedAn intellectually impaired man has told a court of a litany of attacks and assaults.08 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warning for Bay of PlentyA severe weather warning has been put in place for the Bay of Plenty.07 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandAlleged abuse of intellectually impaired manTwo people are on trial for alleged offending against an intellectually impaired man.07 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan goes on shoplifting crime spreeA man stole items including cookware sets and duvets over two months valued at $4500.07 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandCouncil cancels Korean mud purchaseThe Rotorua Lakes Council has cancelled plans to import South Korean mud for Mudtopia.07 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 pink ladies' tool set rankles customerThe pink "ladies tool set" upset one customer at a Rotorua Mitre 10.07 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandMinistry to look closely at Korean mudThe budget for Mudtopia is revealed while close checks will be made on imported mud.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMPI issues statement on Rotorua mud importationMPI says its working with Rotorua Lakes Council to ensure the mud is safe.05 Aug 06:35 AM
BusinessPressure on housing taking its tollThe issue of housing affordability in Rotorua - how bad is it?04 Aug 07:09 PM
New ZealandVictim's son warns: Dog will bite againThe son of a man bitten by a dog in Rotorua fears the dog will attack again.03 Aug 10:17 PM
LifestyleFacebook kidney appeal could save lifeFor Rotorua's Brendon Coleman, social media may have played a part in saving his life.03 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandTeen girl approached by suspicious manA man has made two suspicious approaches to a teen girl prompting a warning from police.02 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandJail for man who lured victim with salt disguised as PThe Australian victim was lured to the remote spot to buy methamphetamine.02 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandBrother raises concerns about grim deathIan White's brother, Graeme, reveals why he thinks there's more to his brother's death.01 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandLet's hope the mud festival is cleanCOMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.01 Aug 05:00 PM
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New ZealandMan found in bloodied flat died from natural causesNew details have emerged about Ian White's life in the months leading up to his death.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua council given dubious award for muddy spendingRotorua's council has received an award, of sorts, for its purchase of Korean mud.31 Jul 01:15 AM
Super RugbyCrowd size disappoints at Super Rugby semiFans on social media have raised questions about the crowd size at the Super Rugby semi.29 Jul 08:17 AM
Super RugbyAs it happened: Crusaders v ChiefsThe Crusaders have vanquished the Chiefs to advance to the Super Rugby final.29 Jul 07:10 AM
TourismSkyline Rotorua's new general managerSkyline Rotorua keeps it local with the company's new general manager.28 Jul 07:55 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured in fall from motorbikeA 45-year-old man is seriously injured after falling off a motorbike in Kinleith.28 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandRam-raid: 'Hey, that's my car!'The car used in the Challenge ram raid was left with more than $3000 damage.27 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua step closer to a 'bilingual city'Rotorua could become the first official bilingual city in Aotearoa.27 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandCouncillor backs Korean mud dealA long-serving Rotorua councillor is backing the purchase of mud for a new festival.27 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandInjured police officer discharged from hospitalThe officer attacked in Owhata last week has left hospital.27 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandVisitors disturb threatened birdsTourists are disturbing threatened bird species at a Rotorua geothermal attraction.26 Jul 10:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua imports $90K of mud for festivalFive tonnes of South Korean mud costing $90,000 will be imported for Rotorua's Mudtopia.26 Jul 07:00 PM