New ZealandOld roof beside highway described as an 'eyesore' and 'abscess':He believes it's a bad look for tourists arriving. But a resolution may be on the horizon.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPaintball gun sparks police callout in CBDPolice were called around 11.50am.09 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
KahuTe Puia welcomes new head of wood carving school amid 60-year milestoneGrant Hamarama Smith Marunui was welcomed with a whakatau to honour his new role.08 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandCha-ching! Winning Lotto ticket sold in Western HeightsTen players nationwide won with Lotto Second Division.08 Nov 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Everything I create, it's going to last forever': Business awards winner aiming to reinvent the customer experienceStorytelling behind the family heirlooms will 'last forever'.07 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandDashcam footage wanted after fatal SH1 crashOne person died and several others were injured in the crash.07 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandNew owner, new name and 'fresh start' for Pharmacy 44'This kind of opportunity doesn’t come around very often,' says new pharmacist, 29.07 Nov 07:01 PM
New Zealand23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Crime'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murderA 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.07 Nov 05:50 AM
New ZealandSH5 blocked: Car fire causing delays near RotoruaTraffic management is in place.07 Nov 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reasonTony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.06 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout streamA Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.06 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandFlooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaThe watch is in place until 9pm.06 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworksAll but one of these fires was last night.05 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car rolls after three-vehicle crash on Paradise Valley RdThe road was closed for a time.05 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandWinners announced at Rotorua Business AwardsThe major winner has been announced.05 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandCrunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tipsA nutritionist shares brain food recommendations as students gear up for exams.04 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Are New Zealand shares heading towards an unwanted three-peat?A first since the 1960s.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrity TV chefs open new restaurantCooking on Fire winners Alia and Shaun to open new Rotorua business in Lava Bar building.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurupara marae upgrade opens doors to tourism opportunitiesTourism is providing a growing income stream for the marae.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya Bateson'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmlandOPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.03 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDeal's off: Emergency housing security firm sale falls overTiny Deane will face a final licensing authority hearing this month.03 Nov 03:02 AM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: The story of the wharepuni TuhoromatakakaTuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.03 Nov 12:59 AM
KahuWell-known dance instructor makes triumphant return to dance scene"When you take a break and come back, you need to sharpen up."03 Nov 12:43 AM
KahuTaking Māori performance to the worldRosie Belvie has recently returned home after performance in Jerusalem.02 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandSH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sentOne person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.02 Nov 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRevealed: What not to talk about in your next job interview'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'02 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
New Zealand'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teenAdrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora reveals nine more housing developments for ŌwhataWhat do locals think about more Kāinga Ora houses on the eastern side of Rotorua?01 Nov 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Improves safety and experience': Refurbished birthing unit opensInvestment brought the 'current birthing facilities in line with relevant standards'.01 Nov 11:10 PM
