PoliticsScant details on 'Ministry of Forestry'Jones said he faced "rehabilitating the status of the New Zealand forestry sector".05 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake felt near RotoruaThe earthquake followed two other rumbles in the Bay of Plenty.05 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: One year ago today the wall gave waySeventy per cent of the 305 homes damaged by the storm and flood have been repaired.05 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppersMcClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.05 Apr 05:30 PM
Commonwealth GamesAll you need to know: Commonwealth Games day twoKiwis in action on day two of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.05 Apr 11:48 AM
Commonwealth GamesMedal rush: One gold and two silvers for NZNew Zealand has picked up three medals on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.05 Apr 11:15 AM
Commonwealth GamesAs it happened: Kiwi cyclists highlight Day OneAll the action from day one of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast.04 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandTuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stayThe Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.04 Apr 10:29 PM
Commonwealth GamesComm Games day one: All you need to knowAll you need to know about the opening day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games04 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandEntire shed stolen from kohanga reoThe garden shed was fundraised for and was being used as interim storage.04 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrappedFears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.04 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandCatfish threaten to overtake Lake RotoitiCouncil's catfish programme has one of the largest budgets in the biosecurity programme.04 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandCase put off for man charged with interfering with dead bodyA man has appeared in court relating to interfering with Jason Lines' body.04 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandBurglars active in Rotorua over EasterThe following is a round up of police callouts during the past week.03 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe farmers a formidable flood recovery teamFarming took a big hit following the April 6 flood.03 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandMurder charges dropped for men charged with Diego Hulton's deathTwo men now face serious assault charges relating to Diego Hulton's death.03 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandNaked man chased by police jumps into lakeA naked man running around Rotorua has sparked a police callout.03 Apr 01:50 AM
New Zealand70km/h speed limit proposed for rural roadsReport says reducing average speeds by 1 per cent would cut road deaths by 4 per cent.02 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandKiwi hit by car makes rare recoveryA kiwi bird seriously injured after being hit by a car, has made a full recovery.02 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandOne year later and Davis family close to going homeThe Davis family are part of the 30 per cent not yet home since the flood.02 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandEaster road toll highest in eight yearsThree times as many people died over the long weekend as last year.02 Apr 07:06 PM
BusinessRetailers welcome Easter trading in RotoruaBusiness was up 20 per cent on last year for one retailer.02 Apr 05:38 PM
VideoLocal Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breachedEdgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandOne year on from the flood Edgecumbe people are getting on with itCharelle Stevenson has been the conduit between community and council.01 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandFatal crash between truck and motorcycleMotorcyclist dies in crash with truck on Saturday in Rotorua.01 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSecond child dies from Desert Rd crashTwo children have now died from a crash on the Desert Rd on Friday.01 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in RotoruaOne person has died following a truck-motorcycle crash in Rotorua.30 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandHamilton theatre plan a flop in RotoruaProposal for regional theatre based in Hamilton not popular in Rotorua.30 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguish sulphur fire under Rotorua roadFirefighters are extinguishing one fire and inspecting another on the same street.30 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandIwi 'disappointed' at Pink and White Terraces announcementIwi speak out after claims the Pink and White Terraces have been found.29 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandFix addicts ahead of jailing dealers, says former drug lordWhat will the impacts of a major drug operation in the Eastern Bay be in Rotorua?28 Mar 07:19 PM
New Zealand100 cannabis plants found in Matahina ForestTwo more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.28 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand15 people in Rotorua court after drug raidsDrug raids have resulted in a group of people appearing in court in Rotorua today.28 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandCatfish increase in lakes sparks public pleaPeople are being urged to help stop the spread of catfish in Rotorua lakes.27 Mar 09:10 PM