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
New ZealandFalling tree a 'catastrophic failure'Documents reveal condition of old oak that killed a Rotorua woman during storm.13 Feb 05:50 PM
New ZealandCrossbow fired at runway 'act of stupidity'Police visit nearby houses after bolt fired from about 100m outside airport boundary.13 Feb 02:37 AM
New ZealandRotorua man threatened to cut off woman's head with samurai swordJamie Dean Keremete, 43, is accused of 22 sex and violence charges involving two women.13 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandTodd McClay declines to discuss leadership candidatesMcClay surprised by English resignation - not willing to discuss possible replacement.13 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for RotoruaThe MetService warning of thunderstorms and potential torrential rain for Rotorua.12 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandCyclist hit by vehicle in RotoruaA cyclist has been hit by a vehicle in Rotorua.12 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandTwo robberies for liquor store ownerBottle O liquor stores in Rotorua and Ngongotaha both robbed on Saturday.12 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandArrow found near runway closes Rotorua AirportA security breach closed Rotorua Airport and cancelled some flights.12 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandMore rain on way as waters rise across Bay of PlentyOpotiki being warned of more heavy rain to come after recent downpours.12 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandTree which killed woman a 'tolerable' risk of dead limb failureTree that crushed woman was last year described as a "tolerable" risk.12 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information following aggravated robbery in WhakataneForecourt attendant left "shaken" following an aggravated robbery in Whakatane.12 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandFresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of PlentyA heavy rain warning remains in place for Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into bank on State Highway 36A car has crashed into a bank on the Tauranga Direct Rd this morning.11 Feb 07:04 PM
CrimeFormer top cricketer denies sex chargesA former top cricketer has pleaded not guilty to sex charges against 11 women.10 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman awarded $25k after unjustified dismissalA local business has been ordered to pay one of its former employees more than $25,000.09 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandStruggle to move on after dismissalA Rotorua woman talks about her struggles since leaving Richora Group Limited.09 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandJuror in Rotorua gang trial offered $5000 bribeA $5000 bribe was offered to a juror deliberating in a Rotorua gang shooting trial.09 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandMcClay rubbishes leadership speculationRotorua's MP says National Party fully behind Bill English and Paula Bennett.08 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandParts of Lake Tarawera on amber alertResults on possible algal blooms and discolouration affecting parts of Lake Tarawera.08 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandSportsman accused of attacks on womenName suppression lapses for man accused of groping one woman and violating another.08 Feb 01:03 AM
TravelRotorua: Family favouritesA place where the whanau can enjoy a whole lot of adventurous fun during a weekend break.07 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi short film Coffin Club lands SXSW spotRotorua Coffin Club short film to screen at South By South West film festival in Austin.07 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandFoodstuffs Rotorua distribution centre jobs in limboMore than 50 jobs at the Rotorua Foodstuffs distribution centre are in limbo.07 Feb 05:18 AM
