New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closedThe crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.27 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandJailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released againDisgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.26 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandRotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorwayPolice say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.25 Mar 10:06 PM
New Zealand'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."25 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raidThere were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.25 Mar 07:27 PM
New Zealand'It happened so fast': Mum hit by car in a restaurant tells how she survivedShe and her husband had just finished their garlic bread when they heard a bang.25 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chasing rainbows': Home buyers getting fussy while vendors seek 'Lotto win' sales'I think the market's bottomed out and it is consolidating now.'24 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua: Female athletes mark major milestone with 'dazzling array of tricks''So many little girls in the stands ... this is probably one of my career highlights.'24 Mar 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Malnourished and emaciated': Farmer found guilty in animal cruelty caseA jury has reached verdicts relating to an animal cruelty case.23 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandLong lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this EasterA list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.23 Mar 04:00 PM
SportMale riders' bombshell withdrawal from Rotorua mountain bike eventThe event was scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 24.23 Mar 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Immensely sad': Three judges die in one weekIt has been a tough week for the judiciary and law and order, judges say.23 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: $90k invention helps boy walk again, eight years after choking tragedyHow the community has helped make his parents' dream come true.22 Mar 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wageThey left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.22 Mar 12:35 AM
KahuMountain Bike Rotorua owner wants to see more Māori ridersAt the end of the course, participants are given a new mountain bike worth $1000.22 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandRotorua police given special powers to quell 'tit-for-tat' gang conflictIt comes after a daylight stabbing and late-night shooting within days of each other.21 Mar 11:25 PM
VideoShare the Ride gets whānau riding local forest tracksShare the Ride, now in its 10th year, encourages more Māori to be involved in mountain bike riding in their local ngahere. Video / Te Ao MāoriWatch21 Mar 11:10 PM
KahuIwi support to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts from whānau MāoriIwi hopes a tikanga-led support centre will reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts21 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandLife's a Beach Hop in WhangamatāMore than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.21 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandWorkers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrowMore than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.20 Mar 11:30 PM
KahuBrian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church memberTamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.20 Mar 10:35 PM
New Zealand'It feels pretty good': Local rider picks up second podium spot at CrankworxDay six attracted a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua.20 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence saysCrown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killerThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 07:30 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camperThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.20 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandDrag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.20 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandPerson allegedly assaulted with butt of firearmA firearm was allegedly discharged during the incident.19 Mar 11:09 PM
CrimeChild killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of AppealThe toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidationWhat liquidators say the tourism company owes.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can’t believe that she’s alive': Diner thrown 7m after car crashes into restaurantUrbano owner says the crash felt like an earthquake and sounded like an explosion.18 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians presidentTaiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.18 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandCouncillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticismProtest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.18 Mar 04:01 PM
