New ZealandToxic algae bloom in Lake TaupoScientists have been warning for years that Lake Taupo was threatened by human activities.08 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandHatepe water supply shut down as precautionTaupo District Council has shut down its water supply at Hatepe as a precautionary measure07 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandMudtopia costs council $437,000Mudtopia Festival costs $437,000 but councillors put it down to teething problems.07 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandMissing tourist found at Rotorua lakeA British tourist who spent 16 hours in the bush has been reunited with her husband.07 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandDad's heartbreak: 'All my answers are in the coffin'The death of champion BMX and downhill rider Ihakara Pene has shocked his family.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for Nigel Peterson suspendedIn what was a difficult decision for police, the search for Peterson has been suspended.05 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandCourt for six charged over bodyBail for most of those accused in body interference case.05 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandSix men and 2 youth charged over interfering with Jason Lines' bodyEight people have appeared in court relating to interfering with Jason Lines' body.04 Dec 05:07 AM
New ZealandCrash closes one lane on State Highway 5A crash has closed one lane near the intersection of state highways 5 and 28.03 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandCar hits power pole, crashes through fenceCar left with a post through its windscreen after crash near Rotorua.03 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandLandlord disgusted with filthy tenantFilthy tenants need to clean up their acts, property experts say.01 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan died while paddling stolen kayakA coroner's finding has revealed the details of how a man died on Lake Rotorua this year.01 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic stopped in search for autistic manHopefully someone may have been driving through Hemo Gorge the day Nigel went missing01 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandJurors in gang trial break for weekendSecond juror released from gang trial at the High Court at Rotorua.01 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandMudtopia kicks off with a splashRotorua Mudtopia Festival gets under way at Arawa Park with a muddy splash.01 Dec 04:30 AM
EntertainmentHollie Smith cancels Mudtopia performanceKiwi songstress Hollie Smith has been forced to cancel her performance at Mudtopia.01 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandMan to remain in mental health facility after killing wifeSimon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.30 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandJury retires in gang shooting trialJury in the trial of eight Mangu Kaha gang members will continue deliberations tomorrow.30 Nov 06:33 AM
New ZealandSuspected lightning strike cuts power to parts of RotoruaPower is currently out in parts of Rotorua.30 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandKiwibank to close another branch for security reasonsKiwibank's branch at Rotorua Westend shops will close by Christmas.30 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandMore thunderstorms may be on the wayRotorua region on severe thunderstorm watch again this afternoon.29 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandTop Kiwi act to be announced for New Year's Eve eventRotorua's Glo Festival is moving from three nights to one better and improved night.29 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandMan accused of stealing from tourists appears in courtA man has appeared in court today charged with stealing from overseas visitors.29 Nov 01:22 AM
New ZealandFurther name suppression for sex accusedMan charged with indecent assault appeared in the Napier District Court.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLaughs at poignant 1st Battalion reunionRotorua has played host to what may be the final reunion of the 1st Battalion.28 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRemorse and apology gets $10,000 fines wipedA man has had $10,000 worth of fines wiped by a district court judge.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Hawke's Bay sex offences gets bail in RotoruaA man has appeared in court today facing two sexual offences but he cannot yet be named.28 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandMan admits stealing police car in MuruparaA man has admitted stealing a police car in Murupara has appeared in court.28 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandGang members on trial in Rotorua have some charges dischargedThe list of charges against eight Rotorua Mangu Kaha gang members has been reduced.28 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandBody washed ashore to be identified todayThe discovery of a body washed ashore has sparked hope it could bring closure for family.27 Nov 07:03 PM
CrimePolice Notebook: Spate of bike thefts in cityAt least eight bikes have gone missing over the last week.27 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrivate chopper joins search for PetersonThe Rotorua Search and Rescue Squad will be back in to the hunt tomorrow.27 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandSearchers 'confident' they will find missing manTeams from across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have spent the weekend searching.26 Nov 06:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Break away from your routineRotorua is an ideal place for city-dwelling couples to spend a few days relaxing.24 Nov 04:00 PM
