New ZealandRotorua rental market a 'dreadful' experienceRENTER: Amy Ralph found it difficult trying to find a rental property, especially one that would allow her dog. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 271016bf6.JPGBy 30 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua's median rent price dips below $300Rotorua renters struggling with rising rent prices can collectively sigh in relief as new figures show the median asking price has 30 Oct 05:30 PM
SportLions tickets go on sale todayTicket sales for the most anticipated rugby tour in years kick off at noon today with some tests predicted to sell out within hours.27 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandWoman jailed for stealing $305kA Rotorua woman who stole more than $300,000 from her employer, pushing them to the brink of bankruptcy, has been sent to prison.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandGrieving family mourn 'gentle soul'Family members of the Kiwi woman killed at Dreamworld have rushed to the Gold Coast to support her grieving husband and two young children.26 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandDoes your house earn more than you?Bay homes are earning almost $80 a day more than the average worker, as Rotorua house prices play "catch up" with other parts of the 25 Oct 07:00 PM
PoliticsCommunity board members sworn inRURAL BOARD: The Rotorua Lakes Council's Rural Community Board (from left) Shirley Trumper, Chris Sutton, Euan McLachlan and Bob Martin25 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandDairy worker uses broom against armed robbermattmartinserious.eps*ROBBED: Pleasant Heights Supermart assistant manager Sukhdeep Singh tried to fight off a robber with a broom24 Oct 03:48 AM
TravelRotorua: What goes on in Vegas ...A boys' weekend in Rotorua is full-on and full of fun, writes Mike Lane.22 Oct 11:00 PM
Business'Aucklanders - it's not you, it's us'COMMENT: Aucklanders, I'm sorry if it seems we're giving you mixed messages. It's not you, it's us, writes Katie Holland.22 Oct 01:50 AM
OpinionWhat's the fuss about the Coromandel?COMMENT: As a child of the Central North Island I can't think of a better place to be than the Bay of Plenty.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUpdate: Man shot in Paradise ValleySCENE: Police investigating a scene on Paradise Valley Rd. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 211016sp4.JPG/211016sp3.JPG/211016sp2.JPG/211016sp1.jpg rebeccamalcolmserious.eps A 20 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Pink Ribbon Massage' gets the thumbs upRotorua Breast Cancer Trust's annual Pink Walk was also a Pink Zumba and a Pink Massage. All of which helps raise money, awareness and enjoyment for breast cancer sufferers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandEx cop: Meth battle misfireThe Government's $15 million worth of anti-drug initiatives is welcomed in the Bay of Plenty, where meth use is on the rise, but some 19 Oct 08:01 AM
Economy'Aucklanders abandon rat race and move'Rotorua Lakes Council has launched a major campaign to convince Aucklanders to abandon the rat race and move to Rotorua to live and work.19 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak hot topic at water summitThe Havelock North gastro outbreak - and whether the same catastrophe could unfold in other places - is the hot topic at a major water conference underway this week.19 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandHealthy Valencia goes back to schoolCircle_see_more_DP.epsBACK AND BETTER: Valencia Davies and her mother, Ene Mikaere, are rapt the 9-year-old is back at school this 18 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua's tourism industry celebrates another record breaking monthRotorua's tourism industry has seen its best August on record for visitor nights and visits to attractions and activities. Data 17 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi saved with masking tapeFissure, a new kiwi chick, hatched despite a huge hole in its egg, after staff patched the egg up with masking tape.17 Oct 08:37 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Can gangs be good?COMMENT: Can vigilantism be condoned in the fight against scourge of meth?17 Oct 05:43 PM
New ZealandUpdate: One critical after Lake Rd crash (+ video)A driver had to be cut out of his car after he smashed into a lamp post on Lake Rd. He was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a critical 17 Oct 04:43 AM
New ZealandCoroner: Cause of man's death unknownA coroner has been unable to determine the cause of death of a Rotorua mental health patient - a man his mother believes "slipped 16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters rescue 'ugly duckling'When 'the real life ugly duckling' got stuck in a drain, Ngongotaha's firefighters sprung into action to save the day and ensure a 16 Oct 04:49 AM
TravelRotorua: In the eco-adventure zoneZM's Megan Sellers checks out an award-winning eco-tour.16 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessKmart Rotorua part of $20m developmentKmart is finally coming to Rotorua as the major tenant in a new $20 million development.15 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm warning for wet weekendThunderstorms and hail with wind speeds up to 35km/hr are giving Kiwis a wet start to their weekend.14 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandRotorua's 'other' mayor (+ video)MAYOR TWO: Mike Tana is the new mayor of Porirua City and commutes there from Rotorua every week. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER / 141016sp6.JPG 14 Oct 08:00 PM
EnvironmentMajor water conference in RotoruaChallenges around providing clean and safe drinking water as well as sustainable solutions for wastewater and stormwater will be a 13 Oct 10:38 PM
Rugby SevensConfirmed - Tietjens says yes to SamoaSir Gordon Tietjens has been confirmed as Samoa's new sevens coach.13 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandRemembering Stephanie McHale, one year onRarotonga was always a special place for Ben and Stephanie McHale. It is where they married, a place they lived for six months, and 13 Oct 07:21 PM
New ZealandGroup focuses on sharing fruitGIVING BACK: Sue White is starting the Community Harvesting Rotorua group. Pictured with Olivia Macmillan, 2, and Flynn Huruhanganui13 Oct 06:30 PM
New Zealand$9m redevelopment for Bay collegeAround $9 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Edgecumbe College in the Bay of Plenty, Education Minister Hekia Parata 12 Oct 10:47 PM
KahuInternational scientists beam in to Whaka village (+video)VILLAGE SCIENCE: Te Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust chairman James Warbrick with an air sampling cartridge, along with village 12 Oct 07:00 PM
