New Zealand'Enjoying the journey': Couple gearing up for big nightDancing couples reveal more about themselves.19 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionLaura SmithCostume woes: Pricked fingers and tears of frustration result in unique ‘fitOPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.19 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandJones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in KaingaroaVisit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.19 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandTown's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore failsAged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village17 Jul 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only dayHaving an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.17 Jul 05:03 PM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandLikely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoPThe fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".16 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in two-truck crash, heavy fog in areaHeavy fog was reported in the crash zone.16 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandMiss Rotorua pageant aims to deconstruct American idea of beautyBeauty queens set to take the crown for Miss Rotorua 2024.16 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was fundedThe storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.16 Jul 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.16 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelIs it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?It’s July and we all need a holiday – but we don’t all have a Pacific Island budget.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme awardBay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.15 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandFrom haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the worldWaikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.15 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandAmericans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shootingMany Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.15 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandCheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'14 Jul 07:08 PM
KahuJoanne Wickliffe appointed Rotorua District Court judgeWickliffe will be sworn in on August 2.14 Jul 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA camerasA mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.13 Jul 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awardsStadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin WilkinsonKelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience so far.12 Jul 04:30 PM
New ZealandDancing for Hospice 2024: Bruises and showtime nerves lead to progressWe had our first taste of dancing in front of an audience.12 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
New Zealand'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 yearsHundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.12 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crashA driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.11 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandTokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole boardThe man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.11 Jul 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikesNZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.11 Jul 01:03 AM
TravelRotorua has a new spa. Here’s why it’s different to anything else in NZThe luxurious spa is a new bucket-list item for Kiwis and international tourists alike.11 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandVote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 showFans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.10 Jul 01:10 AM
New ZealandRotorua building finalist in world architecture awardsArchitecture Festival the largest global live awards event for architects and designers.09 Jul 12:50 AM
New Zealand'More than just a market': New ethnic market to celebrate culture in our communityA new market is set to start this month.09 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandAffordable rental homes to be built on former reserve landThe land was bought for $750,000 last month.08 Jul 05:06 PM
