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
New Zealand'We need it and I can do it': Why top developer is building for Kāinga Ora'I realise I will have some people who will give me a bit of stick.'01 Nov 05:00 PM
Crime'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youthHe allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.01 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandPrivate investigator eyes controversial security businessDetails have been revealed in a licensing authority decision.31 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon usThe better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.31 Oct 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua touristsA fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.31 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Legal and financial minefield': How blended families can avoid inheritance battlesEvery family is unique but blended families have some more complications.31 Oct 05:00 PM
Crime'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for carAdrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGold clam: Lake Ōkataina closure extendedThe lake was initially closed at the beginning of October.30 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandTwo stages, 50+ artists, One Love '24 to be the biggest yetFive new international acts and 20 Kiwi artists have just been added to the line-up.30 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Should never have happened': How 3 prisoners caused court evacuation, fire calloutPrisoners go to 'extreme and elaborate lengths to obtain contraband' - Corrections.30 Oct 05:00 PM