New Zealand‘I don’t want to shoot you': Cop tells of moments before he fired fatal shotsOfficer breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest in Rotorua.23 Nov 05:15 PM
New ZealandNZ tourism hotspot makes world's top 10 trending travel destinationsAccolade comes as tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates positive year ahead.23 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandPolice name 88-year-old killed in mobility scooter crashThe crash, also involving a motorbike, happened on Tuesday morning in Rotorua's CBD.23 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandFire brigade collecting donations for foodbankThe food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.22 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandDNA testing reveals house fire victim identity, homicide investigation launchedThe home was extensively damaged and a body was later found.22 Nov 08:51 PM
New Zealand'It could be anyone': Dad and daughter leave touching tribute after fatal crashThe man died at the scene after a crash between his mobility scooter and a motorcycle.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours give evidence in sex stabbing trial: 'It sounded like a cat howling'Couple's fights heard down street: 'It wasn't very nice. There was a lot of screaming.'22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJust hanging out: Sam Smith's adventurous Rotorua holidaySam Smith and designer Christian Cowan were spotted in Rotorua last week.22 Nov 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos', adrenaline, tunnel vision: Cop describes minutes before man shotInquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.22 Nov 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.22 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandMobility scooter driver dies in crash involving motorcycleThe crash closed a major intersection for several hours.21 Nov 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Get off', children heard dad yell after mum stabbed him during sexChildren give evidence in the trial of their mother who allegedly attacked their father.21 Nov 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Won’t let me sleep': Cops were 'tormenting' man later killed by policeInquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.21 Nov 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Game-changing moment': Safety hub opens in CBDThe hub plan was announced after two attacks on teen girls in the CBD in August.21 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after getting trapped under lawn mowerThree fire engines were sent around 10.20am.20 Nov 10:02 PM
New Zealand'I did a little prayer': Witnesses hear 'bang' as mobility scooter, motorbike crashEmergency services were called around 10.20am.20 Nov 09:53 PM
New Zealand'You're killing me': Woman on trial after stabbing husband with scissors during sexShe claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShargin Stephens was 'actively' targeted by police, inquest hears'With that criminal group, our priority was to actually get them off the street.'20 Nov 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Festive cheer': Sir Howard Morrison Centre to host free Christmas concertThe centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.20 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the mostOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from WhakatāneAnyone with any information is asked to call police.19 Nov 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Missing Tauranga man allegedly forced into a carHe was last seen at a McDonald’s in Mount Maunganui on November 3.19 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in TokoroaFirefighters remain at the scene today.18 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crashVictim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Christmas Appeal: Miss Rotorua, MP, Business Chamber back food bank“It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it."17 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: I might complain a lot but I wouldn’t live anywhere elseOpinion: I may rag on this place from time to time, but I truly love it here.17 Nov 02:49 PM
New ZealandJurors weep as teen found guilty of murdering camper for his carThe teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.17 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
LifestyleHow this woman lost 50kg naturally - and still eats hot chips'There’s no fasting, no pills, nothing like that.'16 Nov 10:36 PM
New Zealand“People are living week to week”: Ordinary families struggling this Christmas“It’s not easy to walk through the doors and ask for help."16 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged underage prostitution ring: Fox to face more chargesHe also faces drugs charges including for allegedly administering meth to a minor.16 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandMeet Rosa the robot: The new surgical assistant for knee replacementsRosa stands for Robotic Orthopaedic Surgical Assistant.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTiny Deane on failed sale: 'I was led down the garden path'Today's hearing comes after a security licensing authority found him guilty of misconduct.15 Nov 05:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Growing te reo Māori from withinThis is about creating a meaningful relationship between you and Te Reo Māori.15 Nov 02:53 PM