New ZealandKiwi chick kicks into the world legs firstThe chick from Moehau successfully arrived with a little bit of last-minute help.28 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandE-cigarettes to be legalisedSafety of e-cigarettes not guaranteed, but vaping safer than smoking.28 Mar 10:31 PM
CrimeCrankworx visitor gutted after bike stolenPolice say cyclists shouldn't 'cheap out' on locks for their valuable bikes.28 Mar 06:00 PM
PoliticsGrey Power members help with party policyLabour and Green party politicians were in Rotorua to discuss issues around elder care.28 Mar 05:29 PM
AthleticsRotorua chef doing it her wayRotorua's chef Liesel Hedderwick is taking on the Hawke's Bay Marathon27 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandPhotos sought for book on 28th Maori BattalionThe author of a book on the 28th Maori Battalion is looking for photographs.27 Mar 07:00 PM
EntertainmentCould this be our very first Bachelorette?Could Rotorua's Mariana Morrison be the country's first TV Bachelorette?27 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandCrown: Te Hiko 'didn't stop' until he had killed partnerClosing arguments have been heard in the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner.27 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to kidnapping toddlerA Rotorua man has pleaded not guilty by way of insanity to kidnapping an 18-month-old.26 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandNappies, syringes dumped on mountainSeven tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish cleaned up from the side of Mt Ngongotaha.26 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandSiege survivor has bullet in brainA bullet ricocheted into Constable Regan Mauheni's skull and left shrapnel in his brain.25 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandP-fuelled rage led to woman's deathJames Te Hiko describes violent bashing of partner, but denies murder.24 Mar 07:03 AM
New ZealandAddict jailed for 'cruel' shotMethamphetamine drug deal goes wrong and leaves man cruelly wounded.23 Mar 11:08 PM
New ZealandAccused sobbed over what he had done: DetectiveJames Te Hiko sobbed over killing the only person he loved, a detective told the court23 Mar 06:13 AM
BusinessRotorua apartment fetches $1 millionRotorua apartment goes under the hammer for more than $1 million, sells to locals.22 Mar 07:00 PM
BusinessNew 'super mill' to be opened in RotoruaPrime Minister Bill English will open the first "super-mill" in the Southern Hemisphere.22 Mar 05:56 PM
New ZealandHome found for stressed mum's familyThere is good news for a solo mother who has been left "technically homeless".21 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentEx-Titanium star hits screens as Power RangerRotorua's Jordi Webber can finally reveal the TV project he's been working on.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew vetting charges to hurt schoolsLocal educators feel penalised for looking after children with new vetting charges.21 Mar 04:14 AM
BusinessValue of forestry underestimatedForestry's contribution to the economy is underestimated, says a report released today.21 Mar 03:00 AM
CrimeMadison, 12, speaks up on having parent in jailMadison Strempek, 12, talks about what it's like having a parent in prison.21 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandStressed mother: 'It's too much for me'Every night Ashley Wharehinga lies down with her little girl on a mattress on the floor to go to bed.20 Mar 06:59 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: Please, no more kids for abuserCOMMENT: One of the women involved in the death of Nia Glassie about to have her fifth child. Taxpayers will raise all of them.20 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua scheme helping young apprentices to aim highMy Future Rocks is helping Rotorua apprentices. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Top NZ golfer giving back to the communityPhil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Mar 04:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Top NZ golfer giving back to the communityPhil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Mar 06:48 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua scheme helping young apprentices to aim highMy Future Rocks is a scheme aiming to support local Rotorua apprentices into the industry after completing study. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Mar 06:41 AM
New ZealandMan admits killing partner but denies murderThe 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.20 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandNia Glassie abuser pregnant againOriwa Kemp is pregnant again, just months after CYF removed a child from her care at birth.19 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandBurglars took the fireplaceA Rotorua street has been targeted by thieves at least three times in the last year, but the houses haven't even been built. Police say some of the thefts are for scrap metal, but even items such as a fireplace have been stolen.19 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBachelor's super awkward TV debutNew year, new Bachelor, same toe-curling awkwardness.19 Mar 07:10 AM
New ZealandFormer Skingraft owner David Young: 'I was just greedy'Skingraft owner David Young is this week a free man after being jailed for operating a large-scale and lucrative synthetic cannabis operation. He speaks exclusively to head of news <strong>Kelly Makiha</strong> about why he did it.17 Mar 06:05 PM
