New ZealandHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two monthsMembers didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandEscape from custody: Police search for man with eye injuryHe was wearing a white shirt and blue trousers and has a injury to his right eye.11 Mar 07:40 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandRotorua pedestrian death: Why a grieving son supports the driver who killed his fatherDaniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.11 Mar 04:04 PM
New ZealandThe ‘dream’ worked: Crankworx wraps with high praiseRotorua riders give their home town a reason to be proud.11 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandKidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordealFriend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.10 Mar 06:29 PM
New Zealand‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua actor, 12, lands her first role on iconic showSo much 'beautiful, untapped talent' in the Bay of Plenty.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titlesElite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.08 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandRising stars: Bringer and Druwen shine at Crankworx highlight eventThe event was moved due to forecast strong winds.08 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandHIV on the rise for heterosexuals, why Māori wāhine are particularly at riskPeople in Aotearoa living with HIV increased by 235 this year, up 74% from 2023.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMusic event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refundThe Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed. 07 Mar 06:29 AM
New ZealandRising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off ChampsDay three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.07 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.07 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandRotorua personalities get their kicks from a good causeThe event raises money for food parcels and services for people in need.06 Mar 08:49 PM
New ZealandShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: New public transport fare systemRotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.06 Mar 03:50 PM
New Zealand‘You’re a god and nothing can stop you': The rush of CrankworxElite mountain bikers descend on Rotorua for 2025 event.06 Mar 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investingAvoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.06 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandTe Ngae Rd works expected to cause delaysPlan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.05 Mar 08:29 PM
New Zealand‘Full strength’: Local rider triumphs in thrilling Crankworx openerAustralia’s Ryan Gilchrist clinched the men’s race, repeating last year’s victory.05 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auctionThe auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.05 Mar 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careKiwi food tech firm expands reach with major Australian aged care dealThe Pure Food Co will supply up to 50,000 meals monthly to Regis Aged Care.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua: Riders to watchRotorua’s Lachie Stevens-McNab, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Jenna Hastings among stacked field.05 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandTeen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seenThe teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.04 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandThunder on track: Motorsport park plannedDetails of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.04 Mar 10:20 PM
New Zealand600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in RotoruaThe festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year. 04 Mar 08:51 PM
