New ZealandPie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winnersIt's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.30 Jul 10:30 AM
New Zealand'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.30 Jul 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Stunned': Rotorua player wins $75,000 on $5 scratchieThe winner said they 'always' bought the same scratchie - an Instant Kiwi crossword.30 Jul 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Make Rotorua great again': National retailer returns to CBDHow Rotorua's CBD is transforming.29 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandVoting open for People's Choice in Rotorua business awardsRotorua businesses celebrate tenacity and resilience for 2024 award season.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler was 'floppy and barely breathing' in her alleged killer's armsSadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandContainer-like Kāinga Ora apartment builds: Why little's changed in 3 monthsRanolf St and Malfroy Rd development shocked residents in March - when will it be done?28 Jul 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should doOPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.28 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Apparently the best show I’ve ever done': Comedian Ed Byrne to perform in BayHe will perform his newest show in Rotorua on August 14 and Tauranga on August 15.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMain street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changingWe take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.27 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Revival of NZ’s urban centres hinges on innovation and diversityMain street transformations are not unique to New Zealand.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grenade' hidden in baby formula tin put Rotorua suburb into lockdownCharles Rameka told police he'd planted a bomb in a car.26 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandCouple profile: Laura Smith and Nikora SimpkinsLaura and Nikora talk up the run-up to Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first timeSpeakers will have to stick to rules, however.26 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motelsConsent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.25 Jul 05:03 PM
Travel5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZYour really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in JuneAccidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.25 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandHip-hop legends The Roots heading to TaurangaSummer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.25 Jul 02:52 AM
KahuLegends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika wellbeingMen of league gather in Rotorua for mental health.24 Jul 11:21 PM
New Zealand'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debateFor three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.24 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wardsRotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.24 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandHe 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream''I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.24 Jul 05:03 PM
New ZealandIndigenous economies exchange knowledge in Rotorua business summitThe global summit will host leaders in Rotorua from July 25-27.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Complete control': Trusted PTA treasurer rips off school for two yearsSchool is ‘severely impacted’ by the thefts and the PTA is ‘broken’, leaders say.23 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle crashes into Rotorua business premisesPolice said the occupants had left the scene and inquiries were ongoing to find them.23 Jul 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'23 Jul 06:45 AM
Entertainment'Big American' film crew spotted in RotoruaSigns at the entrance to the reserve said “private event”.23 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandPublic forums could be 'weaponised' - MayorRotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.22 Jul 08:42 PM
KahuSmall rural projects boost communities, says Shane JonesRegional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.21 Jul 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Gangster slices man's legs with machete, takes red shoes as 'trophy'He sliced a man's leg with a machete, cutting it to the bone and leaving him bleeding out.21 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandMiss Rotorua crowning a win for shy girlsMiss Rotorua 2024 winner Simran Kaur says she's an introvert at heart.21 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandCheck your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.21 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
