New ZealandRapist on the run in Australia after Rotorua jury convicts him of attacking teen girlsHe fled to Australia while on bail but his trial went ahead without him anyway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeChild killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been consideredTwo-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHe lost his parents and brothers to cancer. Then he was diagnosedThe painter says working outside may have caused his melanoma diagnosis.13 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandFire forces evacuation of tourism attraction near RotoruaState Highway 5, which had been closed at both ends of Waiotapu Loop Rd, has reopened.13 Feb 12:15 AM
CyclingRich praise for UCI BMX Racing World Cup round in RotoruaThe BMX World Cup event in Rotorua was lauded by officials and the riding community.12 Feb 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Hot as hell': Air Force veteran remembers war in the Pacific as he turns 100Eric Hogg served in the Pacific during World War II.12 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless man fined $35 by police in effort to improve Rotorua's 'reputation''We don’t want to get a reputation as a city of beggars.'12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29k for wrongful dismissalWayne Basher spent most of his working time alone in his cab.12 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTruck and car crash at Lichfield on SH1One person is reported to have moderate injuries, the truck is partly blocking the road.11 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandMouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ findsLocal councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.11 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandArson attack at a Kawerau school under investigationA Kawerau school's playground fire is being treated as an arson.10 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'10 Feb 10:10 PM
OpinionTommy WilsonOpinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?09 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandMuggy nights: Major retailer running low on fans as temperatures soarRecords tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.08 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Four burglaries in five days at Rotorua's Cash Converters'We believe these break-ins have been carried out by the same group.'08 Feb 03:55 AM
New Zealand'A vision from the start': Tarawera Ultra boss reflects leading into milestoneThe 2024 event will take place from February 17 to 18.08 Feb 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWarning as families turn to buy-now pay-later for groceries at The WarehouseFamilies are using it to cover the cost of groceries.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'A slap on the hand': Fed-up store owners call for crackdown after latest raid'What do you do? It’s your business, you have invested money in it.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'suspicious' house fireFirefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.06 Feb 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Waitangi Day enables us to keep our culture alive': eventgoers celebrate historyAn eventgoer said the day was about 'our history' and 'our future'.06 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandMountain biking: Crankworx expected to pump up to $5m into economyThe event has generated more than $34m in revenue over nine years.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A special place to go': How Rotorua's generosity is making a differenceWhy the Supper Club fundraiser is vital for struggling families.05 Feb 03:50 PM
Cycling'Great show' guaranteed as world's best riders compete in NZ's first BMX World Cup'It will be full of action, full of crashes and full of big jumps.'04 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Celebration and discovery': Waitangi Day in RotoruaWaitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.04 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandLakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concertLocal and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.04 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
New Zealand'I was just freaking': Balaclava-wearing man with axe steals car from lunch bar worker'I was just freaking and thinking ... what is he doing?'02 Feb 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily serviceThe lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.01 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandLakeside concert: What to expect and who is on the showRotorua is set to be spoilt on Saturday with the annual Lakeside concert.01 Feb 01:29 AM
New Zealand'We're so stoked': City-first recognition for tourist attractionIt is the first Rotorua business to achieve the certification.31 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandWoman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burnsThe woman was airlifted to hospital.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander awaiting trial on violence chargesThe man has been charged with threatening to kill a family member.31 Jan 04:13 AM
