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
New ZealandWeekend push to find NigelThe search for a missing autistic man will continue tomorrow after a credible sighting.24 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandNgati Whakaue leader's body taken to maraeMourners arrive at Ohinemutu for the start of Pihopa Kingi's tangi.22 Nov 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Disappeared into the cosmos'It's now day five and searches have failed to find any traces of Nigel Peterson.22 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandOutrage over Mobster's vile Facebook videoMongrel Mobster receives backlash over shocking video.22 Nov 03:20 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver pleads not guilty to manslaughterA truck driver has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a man dying in a crash.22 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandTruck driver seriously injured in crashDiversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.21 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandTourist plane makes unplanned landingThe landing of a float plane in Rotorua sparked and emergency services response on Friday.21 Nov 07:10 PM
New ZealandNgati Whakaue leader Pihopa Kingi diesNgati Whakaue rangatira (chief) Pihopa Kingi has died at the age of 88.21 Nov 07:05 PM
New ZealandFather's anguish over missing autistic sonA door-to-door search of Rotorua houses has failed to come up with any new leads.21 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandMaaki Emery remanded in custody without pleaEmery was remanded in custody without plea to reappear on November 28.21 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandDoor-to-door search to start today for missing manThe search today continues for Nigel Peterson.20 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandNavy joins search for missing fishermanA dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it20 Nov 03:57 PM
New ZealandAutistic man still missing after three daysNigel Peterson is still missing, police wrap up search for day20 Nov 07:49 AM
New ZealandHope fading badly: Autistic man's familySearchers hope hunger will bring Nigel Peterson out into the open.20 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandFamily fears for missing autistic manLocal man Nigel Peterson remains missing after jumping out of a car on Friday afternoon.19 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister speaks in RotoruaJacinda Ardern made her first Rotorua appearance as Prime Minister at FOMA30.18 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandMother's pain after daughter attacked twiceA Rotorua teenager has become a shadow of her former self after being attacked twice.17 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after Kaimai crash this morningMotorists travelling on the Kaimai Ranges are being told to take a different route.16 Nov 04:56 PM
New ZealandTeething troubles of gondola's steep ascentQueenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 196716 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang shooting trial: Witness tells of terrorA witness said he arranged for the police to falsely arrest him for his own safety.16 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandFirst Maori Miss New Zealand diesMoana Whaanga was crowned Miss NZ in 1954 and competed in Miss Universe in California.15 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandWitness describes Rotorua gang shooting to juryWitness tells how 20 heavily armed gang members advanced on a Rotorua property.15 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandFleet murder-accused plead not guiltyMen charged in relation to the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet have appeared in court.14 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandThieves burgle dead man's houseThieves have taken valuable household items from the home of a deceased man.14 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested over Whakatane aggravated robberyThe 17-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested this afternoon.14 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandGang tensions erupted into shoot-out, court toldThe Crown has opened its case against eight Mangu Kaha gang members.14 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandKids steal school busThe following incidents were reported to Rotorua police during the past few days.13 Nov 06:00 PM
