KahuTaonga stolen during Crown invasion of Maungapōhatu returnedTaonga stolen by the police during the Crown invasion and sacking of Maungapōhatu returned08 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: QE Health gears up for a new beginningRotorua's QE Health celebrates 80 years of service, and prepares for the next 80.07 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandPolice did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdogA man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.01 Nov 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Humble' unsung hero of Whakaari/White Island eruption honoured by family after death'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'28 Oct 05:00 PM
Kahu'It's not just going to stop here': Kaumātua on demolition of Te Urewera DoC hutsTe Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement27 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandFour Olympic-sized pools: Huge amount of material in SH2 slipThe slip came down last Wednesday.25 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandWhat's happening at Whakaari/White Island? Plume of steam and ash spottedThe island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.25 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Walter Bakkenes' World of WonderRotorua Museum's single biggest art collection - works by a little-known Dutch painter.25 Oct 05:15 AM
New ZealandSH2 slip: Road to stay closed as more fallsA van travelling through the site was pushed over by falling debris.19 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandRoad still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in ŌpōtikiThe road will remain closed overnight.19 Oct 02:18 AM
Kahu'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomedKura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.18 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruptionOwners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.18 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandPolice charge gang members with raft of driving offences, intimidationPolice had reports of intimidation and driving offences by a small group of gang members.18 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Crossroads for Rotorua MotorsThe Rotorua Vintage and Veteran Car Club is working for the future of historic cars.15 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Calling all creatures great and smallWest Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.10 Oct 11:06 PM
KahuNew MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern BayA scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.05 Oct 09:03 PM
KahuMud baths and deep trenches: League day was worth damage to fields - councilDamage to the fields means they are not suitable for many of the other sports teams04 Oct 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagementA 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.28 Sep 04:23 PM
New ZealandMourea shooting: Police launch homicide investigation after woman diesPolice say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.28 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hubRotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.27 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandDid Whakaari/White Island erupt? Ash rises 600m above volcanoSmall batch of magma moving into the shallow part of the volcano a likely explanation.19 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandMāori rights advocate Maanu Paul diesA mighty tōtara tree has fallen in the forest of Tāne.15 Sep 07:46 PM
BusinessLocked out mill workers vote to accept pay dealThe 145 workers were locked out on August 9.13 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandDog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for informationThe dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.11 Sep 10:52 PM
New ZealandWhakaari volcanic alert level raisedPower supplies, sensors and cameras had degraded or failed over time.07 Sep 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATMPolice have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.05 Sep 11:34 PM
New ZealandSnow settles on Mt Tarawera as cold blast moves northMultiple roads across the country are closed due to snow.05 Sep 07:46 PM
KahuTame Iti: People were quite critical of those without formal trainingTuhoe activist and renowned Maori artist Tame Iti had no proper art training.04 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in hazardous materials incidentA helicopter was sent to the scene.01 Sep 11:01 PM
BusinessToilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages feltKawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.01 Sep 05:58 PM
New ZealandMan caught driving over the limit twice in one nightA trip for dinner in Rotorua resulted in a court date.01 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandWhat's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcanoPeople have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.30 Aug 11:13 PM
KahuMan spends three months foraging for kai, hunting after swearing off supermarketsFather of two mainly lived off fish, wild game and locally grown fruit and vegetables.25 Aug 01:43 AM
