New ZealandPolice guard Rotorua dental surgery after fireThe fire began in a rubbish bin before spreading into the roof space.27 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandSon jailed after neglect caused mum's deathA decade of care, then collapse: the case was described as a 'tragedy' for everyone.27 Apr 09:39 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in TaranakiThe road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.27 Apr 04:27 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?26 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua injures one, closes highwayPolice say the highway is likely to stay closed for several hours.24 Apr 08:07 PM
New Zealand‘Hard to fathom’: Maketū man retraces Tapsell whānau’s Anzac sacrificeEremia Tapsell traced a relative to World War I, and visited his grave in France.24 Apr 05:08 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survivalDavid Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: From stone walls to red poppies: Where our Anzac remembering really beginsOPINION: A child traces her great uncle's name on the Auckland Museum memorial wall.24 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeHow a 252kg meth plot used social media to lure teens into airport drug runsCustoms allege 252kg of meth was brought through Auckland Airport from Malaysia.24 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Tragic loss of life': Teen instigated vigilante attack over phone saleShe has been jailed only because no suitable address was available for home detention.24 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Rookie stars’ unexpected Rotorua visit leaves staff 'giddy'Employee kept her cool - then ran to grab her co-worker.23 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandChilled councillors but no cold feet: Rotorua council confirms 6.8% rates risePlus: See how much extra you might have to pay based on residential property values.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen golf phenom Hunter Edwards chases LPGA dreamHunter is heading to Michigan on a four-year golf scholarship at Oakland University.23 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandFrom McDonald's to MP? Popular councillor to run in general electionLabour candidate Fisher Wang, 25, was 8 years old last time his city had a Labour MP.23 Apr 01:06 AM
Entertainment'I didn't feel worthy': Director of new Māori Battalion movie on his hero's storyThe film links Rotorua with the living descendants of Takrouna, in Tunisia.22 Apr 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailReceivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfallTrevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.22 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Bonus day 13': Wife grateful after surviving chasm plunge but washout woes continueFive Ngapouri Rd homes remain cut off by the massive washout road damage near Rotorua.22 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandShow me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto winsAn Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.22 Apr 07:47 PM
New Zealand‘So, so alarming’: Call for tougher controls on freed child snatcherJohn Tekuru breached release rules twice within days of leaving prison.22 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionReynold Macpherson: Why Rotorua needs clearer rules on who really shapes council decisionsOPINION: At issue is whether power used during the policy process is balanced and visible.22 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive weeks in hospital: Young boy home after two brain operations His mother said he had some memory and eyesight loss.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day in Rotorua: Strong attendance expected at services'It’s about remembering and honouring those that gave their lives for us ... '22 Apr 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFonterra payout: How Rotorua and Taupō farmers are spending their cashA consultant and local Fed Farmers rep says the payout will be 'great for our economy'.21 Apr 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Bay farmers are spending their 'once in a lifetime' slice of Fonterra’s $3.2b payoutAbout 8000 Fonterra farmers received an average windfall of $400,000 each. 21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua council forced to write off $12.4m after IT switchThe council says it is an accounting requirement and won't impact rates.21 Apr 03:36 AM
TravelSummer isn’t over: 30-plus epic adventures to squeeze in around AotearoaNew Zealand’s best active adventures to enjoy before the warm weather ends.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.20 Apr 11:54 PM
