New ZealandMobility scooter crash: Dedicated gardener bought plants the day he diedA relative says Eddie Duffy often made the long ride to Bunnings to buy more blooms.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex stabbing trial: Wife describes controlling and violent marriageJurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.24 Nov 03:07 PM
New Zealand'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'24 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceTime is ripe for more government asset salesOPINION: Many of us have an irrational fear of asset sales.24 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandCity cafe holding a coffee for a can day to support foodbankBarista coffee will be handed out in exchange for canned goods.23 Nov 11:00 PM
KahuWaiatia: My sacred pillow that is NgongotahāMatiu Chisnall was born in 1986 in Rotorua.23 Nov 10:44 PM
KahuTamariki retrace steps of tipuna across the oceanA group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.23 Nov 10:34 PM
Kahu'I took a leap': Ahurei way to reconnect and strengthen whakapapaThe Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.23 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandSex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.23 Nov 05:22 PM
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
