PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs, prostitution, poo in carparks: Locals plead to end emergency housing in motelsResidents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.22 Oct 06:51 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries after crash near RotoruaThe road is down to one lane with stop/go in place.22 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandPolice update on the Operation Highwater investigationSuperintendent Tim Anderson and Detective Superintendent Greg Williams discuss the Operation Highwater investigation into alleged drug dealing by the Mongrel Mob Barbarians.Watch22 Oct 06:58 AM
New ZealandMajor police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang memberPolice seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.22 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandPolice lay charges over Te Urewera hunting deathA 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.22 Oct 02:04 AM
New Zealand“100% preventable”: Daughter says father died after “huge fall” on hospital wardKerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael MorrahWatch21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Couldn’t be more proud': School dance crew take top titleIt is the third time the Zenith crew have won the overall title.21 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandLifeline: Surprise $25,000 grant helps keep country's busiest CAB open'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.21 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing ratesOPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.20 Oct 03:45 PM
New Zealand'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner overTaku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.19 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandIconic Rotorua business Duck Tours up for salePeter and Trevor Weir started Duck Tours after Christmas lunch and a few beers in 2002.19 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lynda Topp: Why she doesn't call cancer a battle, and loves a (pink) walk'If you think of it as a battle, life will be a battle.'18 Oct 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Meth bender': Man jailed for sparking bomb-squad calloutHe yelled at police: 'I’m the one who planted the bomb'.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600Rotorua's Child Cancer Foundation charity breakfast has raised $20,000.18 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandTriple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims namedInterim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.17 Oct 09:02 PM
KahuFormer MP named new Te Puia board chairman'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'17 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandEdge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make historyReflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation projectA $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.17 Oct 03:30 PM
New ZealandIt's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiledHarawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.16 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandGuilty: Rotorua rapper shot stranger through window with kids in his car'I got my patch on and I’ll be ready to blast anyone talking s***,' he raps in one song.16 Oct 05:01 PM
New Zealand'The statue represented so much more than just a dog': Pilot to pay for security cameraHong Kong pilot Ross Dawson says protecting Rotorua's new Harawene sculpture is key.15 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandOverseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cashCourt rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s FestivalForty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.15 Oct 03:01 PM
New ZealandMissing paddlers rescued in third recent incidentStrong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.15 Oct 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'15 Oct 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trialOn trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.14 Oct 04:03 PM
New ZealandReplacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealedA sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.14 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries after motorbike crashesMotorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.14 Oct 04:35 AM
RacingLuberon caps top weekend for Stud in Sweynesse thrillerTrainer: 'She’s probably just fulfilling the promise she’s shown.'13 Oct 04:12 PM
New Zealand'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental healthRoy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.13 Oct 03:49 PM
New Zealand'A bit traumatic': Crankworx 2024 worth millions to city despite boycott blowBetween a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.13 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandYou beauty: Why botox is boomingThe 20-year-old business helping make Rotorua more beautiful.13 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'12 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandThe Ultimate thrill: A cross between netball and American footballNow a high-level competitive sport, Ultimate is making its mark in the community.12 Oct 02:00 AM
