New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton weddingSharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.28 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandTwo US tourists named after fatal SH1 crashTwo American tourists, Filipino woman named after fatal SH1 crashes28 Oct 06:44 PM
PremiumNew ZealandCountdown to comeback: Owner of Rotorua icon eyes its long-awaited return28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on run28 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployed28 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumLifestylePickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?27 Oct 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandEarthquake law shake-up: Mayor hopes historic building can reopenThe Spanish mission-style bathhouse has not been used since 2021.26 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice' He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.26 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandGolf legend’s feat may beat world record after shooting his age 1569 timesIs Rotorua golfer, the late Don Boone, a record holder?25 Oct 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe election's over - now here's 5 ways Rotorua can move forward - OpinionTapsell's message of fiscal restraint and practical leadership resonated strongly.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'Oranga Tamariki has apologised for mistakes made in the boy's care.24 Oct 10:59 PM
New Zealand'We should be concerned': Why low measles vaccination rates need to be liftedAn expert has warned measles can spread from one infected person to 18 others.24 Oct 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Money talks': Family posts $8000 reward in search for missing teacherThe extensive search has already involved air and land crews, dog teams and drones. 24 Oct 05:02 PM
New Zealand'My wife’s going to kill me': Biker’s road from cliff fall to Whaka 100 comebackThis weekend he will race in the 50km distance at Rotorua’s biggest Whaka 100 event yet.24 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandEngines, glory and grit: Inside a high-octane Bay of Plenty weekendMotorsport fans can look forward to two big events.23 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhakarewarewa club fire: Investigators zero in on possible causeThe development comes amid an outpouring of support.23 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor collapses 'mid-procedure' after six hours with no break, nurse claims'We need to get rid of this coalition Government,' one teacher aide said.23 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandPahīatua woman found dead was 'devoted' to familyKaren Gilbert-Palmer was found dead at her Arthur St home on October 15.23 Oct 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Don’t bite the hands that heal you': 100,000 public sector workers walk off the jobWind gusts up to 150km/h forced rallies in Wellington and Canterbury to be cancelled.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand‘Divine intervention’: Junior kits untouched in rugby club firePresident Marty Hatu says it's a sign the club's future is bright.22 Oct 07:25 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near TokoroaOne person died at the scene and another was taken to hospital.22 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly blamed young driver for quadruple fatality after claiming he had used cannabisNow Storm Lacy's name as been cleared as coroner reveals why forestry workers really died.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPahīatua homicide victim named as 74yo woman; search for man continuesThe woman was found dead at her address in the Manawatū town last week.22 Oct 08:26 AM
