New ZealandTenants struggle to find homes as rents increaserebeccamalcolmserious.eps Some people are moving out of Rotorua because they can no longer afford to rent in the city, while others 27 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandRotorua rumbles: 'The village is erupting'Residents tell of fear after eight water eruptions of up to 30m on the lake this morning - the first geothermal activity in the area for about 15 years.27 Nov 07:21 PM
New ZealandYouths in cells 'worst case in a while'Three teenagers had to stay in Rotorua police cells for more than 72 hours last week due to a lack of youth justice residence beds across the country.27 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in suspicious crashPolice say a crash near Te Kaha that killed a motorcyclist is being treated as suspicious. The crash occurred on State Highway 35 27 Nov 12:15 AM
All BlacksCool All Blacks deliver under pressureThere will be no rock under the towel this summer for the All Blacks after they produced a performance that demanded they dig to the deepest parts of themselves.26 Nov 09:49 PM
BusinessEconomic confidence high in RotoruaMany are waking up to Rotorua as a good place to do business rather than just a great place to live, according to the local Chamber 25 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner credits Helen Kelly for making forestry in New Zealand saferA coroner has credited the work done by late union boss Helen Kelly as being one of the primary reasons why New Zealand's forestry 25 Nov 07:20 AM
New ZealandFrom Murupara to Ellen: A one in a thousand opportunityCHASING DREAMS: Former Murupara boy and ex-Rotorua Boys' High School student Fabian Anderson has just landed his dream internship24 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice begin drink-driving blitz (+video)Circle_see_more_DP.epsPATROL: From left, Senior Constable Mike West, Constable John Ure, Constable Alistair Redstall and Constable 24 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of man found dead in Waikato RiverTaupo police have released the name of the man found dead in the Waikato River at Reid's Farm yesterday.24 Nov 03:39 AM
New ZealandForest burnoff 'like a bomb had gone off'A massive controlled burnoff that had the whole of Rotorua talking was one of more than 2000 permitted fires that may be lit in the 23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuseum not in good shape after quakeUPDATE: Rotorua Museum director Stewart Brown (right) and Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Geoff Williams provide an update on 23 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandCrown concludes case in Head Hunters kidnap trialThe last of more than 100 prosecution witnesses has given evidence as the Crown closed its case against nine men charged with kidnapping 23 Nov 02:35 AM
New ZealandUpdate: Large fire at Okere Falls (+pics&video)A large fire visible from around Rotorua is a controlled burn-off, police say.23 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Scientists make fuel out of sawdustScientists at the Scion Research Institute in Rotorua have developed a way to use sawdust to produce biofuel for the transportation sector. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandNew licences for 'high risk' dogs (+video)Rotorua will be one of the first in New Zealand to roll out a new neutering programme that aims to reduce attacks by menacing dogs 22 Nov 09:09 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Scientists make fuel out of sawdustScientists at the Scion Research Institute in Rotorua have developed a way to use sawdust to produce biofuel for the transportation sector. Made with funding from NZ On AirWatch22 Nov 09:03 PM
EducationRotorua educator steps down from national bodyJohn Paul College principal Patrick Walsh is standing down from the Secondary Principals' Association of New Zealand after 10 years22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandRise in whooping cough casesBy Rebecca Malcolmrebecca.malcolm@dailypost.co.nz A whooping cough outbreak has hit Rotorua - with more than 30 cases recorded so 22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandHumble hero saves child's lifeCircle_see_more_DP.epsHUMBLE HERO: Rawiri Pakinga, 25, gave his bone marrow to save the life of a child he has never meet. PHOTO/STEPHEN 22 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessConfidence up in Rotorua's industrial sectorBusiness confidence in Rotorua's industrial sector appears to be on the rise, with the lowest level of vacant industrial buildings 21 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandReporoa Squash Club members save player's lifeTEAM WORK: Treena Braithwaite (left) and Bruce Vermeulen say it was a team effort that saved a player's life. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuseum closed to assess cracksCLOSED: The Rotorua Museum remains closed after new earthquake damage was found last week. PHOTO/FILE A_23115sp1.JPG Engineers are 21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services at Waiotapu crashEmergency services are at the scene of a one car crash at the intersection of Waikite Valley Rd and SH5, south of Rotorua.21 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter trial: Police give evidenceCCTV footage places kidnapping accused at service station.21 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandMuseum events moved after closureRotorua Museum remains closed due to earthquake damage - with several events due to be held there week moved to other venues. Some 20 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandElection petition withdrawn from courtFailed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson has dropped his legal challenge contesting October's mayoral election. But one former 20 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandFour new faces on Rotorua Energy Charitable TrustThe Rotorua community has voted for change, electing four new trustees to join the re-elected two to serve on the Rotorua Energy Charitable 20 Nov 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful man' Mita Mohi diesTe Arawa kaumatua Mita Mohi was a man who used his culture and mana to change the troubled lives of others. The gentle leader who 20 Nov 07:32 AM
New ZealandObama keen on Rotorua visitOutgoing US President Barack Obama has said he would like to visit Rotorua after an invite from Rotorua MP Todd McClay during a conversation at APEC.20 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandPride protest outside Tamaki's sermonLove for all was the message being sent to Brian Tamaki by a group of peaceful protesters outside his Rotorua sermon this morning.19 Nov 08:02 PM
CrimeFive arrests after alleged burglaryFive men have been arrested after an alleged home invasion in Rotorua this afternoon.19 Nov 06:34 AM
New ZealandTamakis strike back in charity rowHannah Tamaki is urging people to donate to a charity drive set up to protest against her husband - boasting that Bishop Brian will enjoy a slice of the cash.19 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandBoy suffers suspected head injuries in accidentA 17-year old has suspected head injuries after a motorbike accident in Ruatahuna.18 Nov 02:48 AM
