New ZealandHastings woman strikes it rich with $500,000 Lotto winThe winning Strike Lotto ticket was sold from Paper Plus Hastings.06 Apr 01:47 AM
New Zealand'The town is going to be jam-packed': What's on for Easter weekend in Rotorua“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”05 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Retailers should take responsibility for abandoned trolleysOPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.05 Apr 09:00 PM
Kahu'Wish I had begun sooner': Waka ama late-comer relishes successInjuries prevented her from participating in her preferred activities.05 Apr 05:39 PM
KahuModern take on tikanga practices an uplifting experienceVastly different kaupapa but the message is identical: Whanaungatanga.05 Apr 05:32 PM
KahuTuhoe festival unifying force 50 years onIwi members gather from all over the motu to celebrate.05 Apr 05:26 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Te Kaokaoroa: The death of Tohi Te Ururangi“How good is the work of the ant".05 Apr 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to AustraliaOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWork to remove driftwood from popular BoP spotThe awa’s detritus and driftwood have no way to leave the river.04 Apr 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Made redundant? Here's what to do instead of getting bitterMerepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRecord number of teams set up bumper netball seasonOpinion: Netball Rotorua trialling a new initiative this season.04 Apr 07:00 PM
KahuHundreds of rangatahi take part in waka amaSecondary school students converge to Rotorua for waka ama.04 Apr 06:47 PM
New ZealandNew figures reveal change in number of households in emergency housing motelsEmergency household numbers have risen slightly in Rotorua. Should we be worried?04 Apr 06:06 PM
New Zealand'Withering' looks and 'cheeky' kids: How this teacher kept working for 52 years'It’s about being calm and accepting them as they are'04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: When ‘the customer is always right’ is wrongOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCentral city toilets out of action after fireThree fire crews were called to the scene this morning.03 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandFirst bid on the table for part of Ruapehu Alpine LiftsA new entity wants to set up a publicly owned company to buy the Turoa skifield.03 Apr 07:54 PM
New ZealandTrolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping cartsRatepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.03 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua nurse joins thousands jumping the ditchNearly 5000 New Zealand nurses have registered to work in Australia since August.02 Apr 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Great news': Half-price fares net bumper bus patronage as 'refresh' gets under wayNew bus routes, stops and shelters are coming amid bumper patronage.02 Apr 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”02 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui City College lead success at waka ama champsTwo Whanganui schools claim victories at waka ama national championships.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lotto player shares $1m must-win Strike prizeA Rotorua player is $500K richer thanks to a must-win draw ticket.02 Apr 07:22 AM
New ZealandMan accused of illegal hunting after alleged duck incident in WhakatāneA man is facing several changes following an incident with a duck.01 Apr 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelJo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramountOPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.31 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ todayAbout 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.31 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a homeWhat it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting a greater yield from your gardenThe Rotorua Seed Library and Kai Rotorua are helping residents become self-sustainable.31 Mar 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStaff shortages trickle down to councilsNot being able to fill vacancies could affect the council's service delivery.31 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAdored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee showWhether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.31 Mar 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debateOPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.30 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable onesOPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.30 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We don’t feel it’s safe for staff': Fuel stop becomes self-service after robberiesThe manager said he was punched and kicked during a robbery.30 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Olympics kick off a great weekend"What an enriching, informative and thoroughly rejuvenating weekend I’ve just spent."30 Mar 04:27 PM
