EntertainmentSnoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland. 17 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Plans to move parolee facility to isolated valley scrapped"We have been very clear that the proposed location is not appropriate."16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits taking 3yo girl with intent to have sexual connectionHe pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking her from an early childhood centre.16 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandWild winds cut power to thousands, trees down About 2500 Rotorua households on Unison’s network lost power over the weekend.15 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: School band get grant to record single after winning national finalKotahi Te Rā secured $11k in gear and funding to record and release a single.15 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-born actor, star of BBC drama The Brothers, dies aged 85Robin Chadwick starred as David Hammond in 92 episodes of the BBC hit.14 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Thoughts go out to children, police officer, after Phillips shootingOPINION: Thoughts go out to the children and the shot police officer.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months laterKatana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.12 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua mayoral candidate appears in court on driving chargeShe faces a charge of disqualified driving on Fenton St on August 14.12 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum and local issues discussed at senior voters’ forumCandidates debated the $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum.12 Sep 06:08 AM
Kahu'Loss of a taonga': Whānau history inspires geothermal researchPart of their land was taken in the 1960s to build the airport.12 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandMotorcylist accused of killing deaf and blind pedestrian granted bailPaige Johnson, 24, died three days after being struck on a Rotorua crossing.12 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'perfect storm' hitting Tauranga's construction industryConsents and filled jobs in the sector are down, but some see a turnaround coming.11 Sep 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow this remarkable 16-year old led his school back to rugby gloryAt just 16, Te Ariki Rogers was chosen to captain the Rotorua Boys' First XV.11 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandWomen urge promoter boycott after sex crimes case revealedHe founded Bay Dreams and One Love and is promoting a Snoop Dogg show this month.11 Sep 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandTeen steps up: Gisborne fire brigade’s young volunteer answers the callGisborne relies on volunteers, with the nearest career stations hours away.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do betterOPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Could be a game changer': NZ's first supercritical geothermal site chosenDrilling is expected to start in 18 to 24 months in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.10 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetThe Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff.10 Sep 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is brokenOPINION: New Zealand should contract the private sector to accommodate bailed citizens.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Boys' rugby stars earn national team call-upsThe U18 camp includes live-streamed matches on the All Blacks YouTube channel.09 Sep 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Awesome': Initiative aims to welcome more women to building tradesWomen now make up 6% of BCITO apprentices.09 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandOutdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacherThere are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.08 Sep 09:55 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhere Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsPoll on the future of Rotorua's three-member Māori ward occurs alongside local election.07 Sep 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
