New ZealandDriver smoked cannabis before fatal Ngakuru crashA man who crashed into and killed a Ngakuru father has admitted smoking cannabis that day.21 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandFamily upset after dead son's cap stolenA former Rotorua couple are distraught after their dead son's favourite cap was stolen.21 Apr 06:47 AM
New ZealandHunter seriously injured in fall from uteA hunter has serious spinal injuries after falling from a ute near Lake Tarawera.21 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandStatutory management of district council soughtA ratepayer group has called for Rotorua's council to be taken over by government.20 Apr 07:00 PM
TourismFormer Brazilian model promotes NZNew Zealand is starring in Brazil on a travel show hosted by a former Brazilian model.20 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandTwo vehicle collision near Okere FallsOne person has been left with moderate head injuries after a car vs truck collision.19 Apr 10:04 PM
New ZealandHit by car: 'The luckiest boy alive'Benji Holst's dad thankful 9-year-old's injuries were not much worse after Easter crash.19 Apr 08:03 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court on murder chargeA man has appeared in the Rotorua District Court on a murder charge.19 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandMum robbed in front of her childrenWoman terrified to leave her home after violent mugging in the heart of Rotorua.19 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandAustralian man's case adjournedAn Australian man's court case relating to a crash on the Desert Rd has been adjourned.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandTaupo murder accused to appear in High CourtA man charged with murder will appear in the High Court in Rotorua tomorrow.18 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandNew plant to bring 100 jobs to KawerauFantastic news for Kawerau with 100 jobs announced.17 Apr 09:58 PM
New Zealand'I've got cancer and a 9-week-old baby'New mum said she knew she had cancer but had a hard job convincing medical specialists.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critical after accidentAt least two people have been struck on Fenton St, Rotorua.17 Apr 06:56 AM
New ZealandCar rolls down bank - one trappedPolice are having difficulty getting to the car17 Apr 04:34 AM
New ZealandMore slips close part of Paradise Valley RdTraffic management is in place at either end of the road closure.16 Apr 09:14 PM
New ZealandDelays after truck rolls north of PutaruruDelays as rolled truck blocks State Highway 1 in the Waikato16 Apr 08:54 PM
New ZealandRubberneckers told to go away or volunteerRubberneckers are hampering the efforts of the 150 volunteers helping in Edgecumbe.16 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandCyclist falls from bike on Te Ngae RdA cyclist has been hurt after falling from her bike on Te Ngae Rd.16 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandCar in river closes State Highway 1A car crashed into a river near Waitahanui.16 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandTwister in Rotorua: 'nothing like it'WATCH: Twister throws branches over houses in touchdown.15 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandEastern Bay residents urged not to hose mud into drainsImportant updates for Eastern Bay of Plenty residents.15 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandMurder charge after woman killedA man has been charged with murder after the incident south of Taupo.14 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandMore Edgecumbe residents to return home todayResidents from 229 flood-affected properties in Edgecumbe can return home from midday14 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessOn the property ladder at age 23Saving hard, not wasting money and making smart buys was this young man's trick.14 Apr 08:24 PM
New ZealandThousands still without power in Bay of Plenty8,500 customers still without power across the district14 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in Whakatane, BOP clearState of local emergency in the Bay of Plenty revised.14 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandMajor slip blocking SH30A major slip has come down on SH30, blocking the entire road.13 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandCyclone Cook: The storm that wasMany will be wondering what all the fuss was about.13 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandMotorists urged to delay travel as Cyclone Cook damage assessedMultiple roads across the Bay of Plenty remain closed due to slips, and fallen trees.13 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Power lines down, trees down'Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.13 Apr 07:58 AM
New ZealandOhope beach properties evacuatedProperties being evacuated due to the extreme risk of storm surges due to Cyclone Cook.13 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandBOP senior rugby matches postponed due to Cyclone CookBay of Plenty senior club rugby games tonight and tomorrow have been postponed.13 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua schools closing early as storm approachesMost schools closing early in Rotorua district.12 Apr 09:38 PM