New Zealand$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection systemIt has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.02 Mar 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser effortsThe results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.02 Mar 05:00 PM
Kahu'Māori land saga': Couple owe trust $332k for not sharing rent profitRotorua couple claim court failed to uphold Tikanga when enforcing insolvency.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impactOne victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.02 Mar 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Our mate is going to be okay' Ōtūmoetai College staff member recovering after medical emergencyTo know he is going to come through this makes all the difference'02 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on plight of elderly living in carsOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.01 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Too hard basket': Tenants and landlords feeling the pinch"Eventually the additional tax burden will have to be passed to tenants"01 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandSchool bus and van crash in RotoruaThe bus driver and the one passenger on the bus were not injured in the crash.01 Mar 05:33 AM
New Zealand'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bidThe Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.01 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after Galatea crashPolice were called to a crash on Galatea Rd on February 26.28 Feb 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involvedOPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.28 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'S***load of damage': Rotorua service station targeted in overnight ram raidPolice responded to reports of a burglary at commercial premises.28 Feb 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReaders' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one voteOur readers have their say.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Friend to all': Rotorua remembers Paul East"He was the man for the job and he had many jobs."28 Feb 05:04 PM
New Zealand‘Thank you is hardly saying enough’: Grieving family thanks Rotorua’s generosityFor just a week, Rotorua made this family feel good again.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat locals think of three-storey central city Kāinga Ora apartment buildingsThree-storey apartments are to be built in central Rotorua. But what do locals think?28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to build three-storey apartment blocks at Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd siteKāinga Ora is out to showcase how higher-density apartment-style housing can be done well.28 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandSchool students build homes for needy in training schemeRotorua school students have been putting their skills to good use building new homes.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in Rotorua motorcycle crashThe crash was reported at 6.55am.27 Feb 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long runOPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.27 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Paul East diesEast, 76, was a former Attorney-General, MP for Rotorua and deputy mayor.27 Feb 07:33 AM
New Zealand'A great deal of care': Neighbours praise social housing plans for PukehangiResidents learned more about 60 new houses being built in their area for those in need.27 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeens aged 13 and 14 arrested after service station robbedPolice have not ruled out further charges or arrests.27 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandWoman appears in court charged with driving into graves and headstonesA woman accused of driving into headstones at the Rotorua cemetery has appeared in court.27 Feb 01:06 AM
New Zealand'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'26 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'My heroes': Local Ukrainians reflect on Russian war, one year onA Bay charity has raised around $20,000 dollars for abandoned animals in Ukraine.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘It makes us feel very proud’: Leaders celebrate Te Arawa’s strong showing at Te MatatiniTe Arawa kapa haka group Ngati Whakaue came second equal at Te Matatini festival.26 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandSecond Ngongotahā public meeting called over 350-house developmentA second public meeting is being over plans to build 350 new houses in Ngongotahā.26 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new projectThe sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandArrest after suspicious Ngongotahā fireA man has been charged with arson but police still want help.24 Feb 10:32 PM
New Zealand'It's just time': Rotorua Stockcar Club promoter retiring after 22 yearsSonja Hickey said she was looking forward to travelling in her motorhome.24 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandWoman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."24 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Te Arawa is in the house’: Five out of 12 Te Matatini finalists from Rotorua regionTe Arawa kapa haka teams have achieved their best finals selection results.24 Feb 08:14 PM
