New ZealandUncle and nephew missing for four daysPolice are looking for uncle and nephew missing for four days.11 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandTwo more teens arrested following Murupara robberyThe arrest of the 15-year-olds follows an earlier arrest of a 14-year-old.11 Aug 08:13 AM
New ZealandInspirational day as city goes bilingualMayor Steve Chadwick is excited Rotorua will become a reo rua (bilingual) destination.11 Aug 05:02 AM
New ZealandRotorua drug alert: 15 treated by ambulance staffRotorua Hospital dealing with influx of patients due to potentially contaminated drug.11 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandUnkindest cut of all: Salon's equipment stolenThe salon's GHD straighteners, scissors, hairdryers and capes were among items stolen.11 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandKorero pin to encourage people to try te reoA #korero pin has been launched as Rotorua becomes the country's first bilingual city.11 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 14, arrested after aggravated robberyTeen charged with aggravated robbery of Murupara General Store.10 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandDog walker 'super disturbed' by gin trapsA gin trap was spotted on the forestry path around the Green Lake.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo assaulted during robberyTwo shop workers have been assaulted during a robbery in Murupara.09 Aug 06:56 PM
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
KahuLocal Focus: 'It's not about wanting to die'It takes culture to get through dark times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Aug 05:00 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
VideoLocal Focus: 'It’s not about wanting to die'It takes culture to get through dark times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Aug 05:00 PM
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
