New Zealand'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa paradesChinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThird victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral plannedShaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday. 13 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandYoung dad faces raising children alone after 'devoted mother' dies in crash'My next steps are to honour my wife and raise my children.'13 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says. 12 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandIronman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekendKiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.11 Dec 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReceivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stagesReceiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.11 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council gets festiveRotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura SmithWatch11 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandHas this beloved golf course been saved? Depends who you askA heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.11 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandRotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated itemsThe can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.11 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandBeloved grandmother one of four victims killed in crash near Rotorua'Tears from my eyes keep on falling.'11 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandShine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubileeThe event was attended by more than 150 guests.11 Dec 02:07 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated giftsThe children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.10 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shopA vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.10 Dec 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'10 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandShearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua ShowAge ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.09 Dec 09:17 PM
New Zealand'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayedThe unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.09 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Lots of ambulances': Two critically hurt in serious two-car crash at RotoruaEmergency services were called to the scene about 7.50pm09 Dec 09:11 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandChristmas Appeal: Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket instils ‘mana’Sally's redesigns the food bank system to a choice model supermarket.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMachete, tools used in liquor store robberyPolice said they were called to Old Taupo Rd around 9.40pm.08 Dec 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Could’ve lost my child': Mum's reaction after toddler escaped over daycare fenceThe centre offered an apology to the mother and has taken 'full responsibility'.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerSpark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.08 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandRegional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flightsRotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.06 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespassFoodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.06 Dec 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Great news': New jobs as big new store opens in RotoruaThe store is opening in Rotorua Central in time for people doing their Christmas shopping.05 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandCautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third lifeThe new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.05 Dec 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely amazing': Fill the Bus donation tally shows care in Rotorua communityThe 10th year of Fill the Bus has wrapped and the numbers are in.05 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandSave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandShane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in TokoroaShane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.04 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandYoung swim stars named: Athletes set for global stageMuchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.03 Dec 11:30 PM
