RoyalsHigh honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.29 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of MeritCathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habitsOPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.29 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandPair who floated off on 'small inflatable mattress' among four rescued by CoastguardCoastguard Rotorua Lakes searched the shoreline and lake for almost an hour.28 Dec 09:33 PM
OpinionTommy WilsonOpinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right directionOPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shopsTwo vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.28 Dec 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortagesOne Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.27 Dec 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of Premium 2023: 'It isn't easy, but it is possible': 27yo builds her first homeFive years, two jobs and working 70 hours a week later, Steph George is a homeowner.27 Dec 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Times are hard': Multiple families living together and taking on extra jobs“When the purse strings are so tight you are having to cut back on food..."25 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Most popular freshwater fishing lake in the countryMore people getting out fishing in the South Island compared with the North Island.25 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandPopular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstormsOne town reached around 33C.25 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandSH5 reopened after crash near RotoruaA single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.25 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandFrom 'preparing for his last days' to planning a 21st: How a 'miracle' drug has changed lives'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New Zealand'Look at what we’ve managed to do together': Christmas appeal sets six-year recordAnd that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICUThe Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonIt's okay to say 'no' this ChristmasOPINION: Putting on a happy face for family and friends can feel like a mammoth task.22 Dec 03:55 PM
New Zealand'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."22 Dec 03:50 PM
New ZealandWeekend and Christmas Day weather for regionNorth Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.22 Dec 12:16 AM
New Zealand'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'21 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping womanOffender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.21 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested in CBD after crash and fightPolice were called around 11.50am.20 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandMaryana Garcia: When the going gets tough, the tough keep givingOPINION: have never been so happy to be proven wrong.20 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandPair arrested after firearms, drugs and cash foundMen are due in Rotorua District Court this week.20 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guideContractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over''It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'19 Dec 10:42 PM
RacingOcean Billy rides recovery wave ahead of Te Rapa returnThe Rotorua-based stayer has spent the past year recovering from tendon damage.19 Dec 04:19 PM
New Zealand‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes aheadWhile one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.19 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandScrub fire, power cut and injuries after crashTwo people have been injured.19 Dec 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crashTheir daughter has shared a tribute on social media.18 Dec 11:45 PM
