New ZealandScion launches a $2.5 million innovation hub in RotoruaScion has launched a $2.5 million innovation hub.30 Apr 09:18 PM
OpinionKelly MakihaOpinion: Historic deluge scary to witnessNo, no one was hurt, but hours of clean up, stress and frustration lies ahead.30 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandFamily tackle marathon in tribute to BernieBernie Portenski's family have unfinished business at the Rotorua Marathon.30 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua flood clean-up beginsRotorua had its wettest hour in 54 years when 51.8mm of rain fell from 10am yesterday.30 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandMayor and Civil Defence Minister questioned over floodsMinister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi is in Ngongotaha.30 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain creates waterfall in pharmacyPharmacy owners says clean-up after dramatic flood will take at least a week.30 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandSchool closed because of damage to bridgeLake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed29 Apr 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastationResidents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday29 Apr 05:19 PM
New ZealandFlooding lashes the North IslandBands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in NgongotahaResidents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.29 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandPassengers in tears after lightning strikes Air NZ flightA flight from Auckland to Rotorua was redirected after lightning struck the plane.29 Apr 07:33 AM
New ZealandRescued dad: 'We should have flipped ... we're just lucky it didn't'Dad, daughter who survived appalling conditions for 2 days recount their horror on board.29 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandThree arrested following armed robbery and police chaseThree people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.29 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of PlentyRoads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.28 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandMan dies while diving in Lake Rotoma, RotoruaA man has died while diving at Lake Rotoma near Rotorua today.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPower outages in RotoruaAreas of Mamaku and Te Ngae are currently without power.28 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandDrug raid accused refuses to enter prison video boothA further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.28 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandSynthetic cannabis 'an open can of worms'Father says the "psychoactive killer drug" has harmed his whanau and the community.27 Apr 08:45 PM
LifestyleRecycled Wedding Market to cut costsIn New Zealand, the average wedding costs $30,000.27 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandDoors open for offline conversationsThe discussion group "for anyone and everyone" is an alternative to social media.27 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty man found guilty on raft of sex chargesA jury has found a Bay of Plenty man guilty of a raft of sex-related charges.27 Apr 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Zombie' mum exposed children to synthetic drugsA Rotorua woman has been sentenced for two charges of ill treatment of a child.27 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandMore accused deny charges stemming from police raidsA fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.26 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandRotorua at heart of 'Gallipoli Holy Grail'"He was away from home, it seems he was bringing home to him, and his guardians too."24 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandLest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and oldAbout 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.24 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandCar hits power pole in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose powerA car hit a power pole and caught on fire in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose power.24 Apr 06:46 AM
New ZealandRotorua's Talei Morrison's cancer spreads but she urges people to believeRenowned kapa haka performer Talei Morrison plans to eradicate the disease from her body.23 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandGarage explodes in fire, man burnedNeighbours saw huge flames from a garage fire in Ngongotaha.23 Apr 09:03 PM
New ZealandTeen fined over trout-hatchery poachingA teen trout poacher has been fined $700 for stealing fish from the trout hatchery.23 Apr 07:49 PM
New ZealandWin for mayors over rescue helicoptersHealth Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.23 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandSleep disorder investigated in fatal crashA man has appeared in court charged with the death of Aleshia McGrath last year.23 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with interfering with body nearly a free manA teen charged with interfering with a dead body is on the road to be conviction-free.23 Apr 12:24 AM
RugbyTahuriorangi called into All BlacksFormer Rotorua Boys' High School will attend the All Blacks 'Foundation Day' today.22 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandA black and white photo that lest we forgetBill Keenan has a very special photo of six men enlisting for World War II.22 Apr 08:00 PM
