PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMask use drops 'off a cliff': What shoppers, retailers sayA mask-wearing survey in downtown Rotorua and what it shows.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Historic day' as council committee takes step to return land to iwiThe final decision will go before the council, 68 years after the land was taken.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHomeless hotel: Support staff moved off site due to safety fearsA social services provider has raised serious questions about a Fenton St hotel.15 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violenceTaking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.14 Jul 06:07 PM
KahuTeen mum classes still going strong after 20 yearsTe Āhuru Mōwai is still supporting teen māmā to achieve goals while raising babies.14 Jul 05:55 PM
KahuDream your big dreams is the kaupapa"We want them to take up the challenge to dream and reach their own potentials."14 Jul 05:43 PM
KahuDj aims for great mix of music, graffiti, cultureJay Kohunui has 25 years in the music industry.14 Jul 05:28 PM
KahuCarved house Tiki a legacy from no-nonsense ruruhiTiki was one of four prominent carved gateways that once protected Ohinemutu.14 Jul 05:15 PM
New ZealandSH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near TaupōEmergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.13 Jul 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Hate speech': Couple fear for safety after homophobic abuse'It was disgusting and really offensive'.13 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandFamily's car rammed in terrifying road rage experienceThe whānau in the vehicle described their terror during the ordeal.13 Jul 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A gift from the universe': Rotorua matriarch Lady Kuia Morrison farewelledDespite rain and cold weather hundreds attended her tangi and nehu.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."10 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projectsOnly one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.10 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'10 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A great loss': Lady Kuia Morrison dies aged 84The renowned Rotorua matriarch died over the weekend.09 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: The motel generation deserves betterOpinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.09 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for MāoriMāori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.09 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandProperty, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raidsProperty and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.08 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandDid you drive through the Lake Rd eruption? What you need to doOn Wednesday, mud, steam and water were seen spurting out in Lakes Rd in Rotorua07 Jul 08:36 PM
KahuToi Ohomai veterans project gets $1.2m grantThe project has been named as a recipient of Health Research Council (HRC) funding07 Jul 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCages for bus drivers: Security fears after knifepoint robberyThe attack has prompted a call for perspex cages to protect bus drivers.07 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuLife's work to keep our stories alive in carvingsAward recognises devotion to mahi toi.07 Jul 05:44 PM
KahuChief had younger brother as partner in crimeWhakaturia is the name of the dining room that serves Tamatekapua meeting house.07 Jul 05:34 PM
KahuNew health era for Te ArawaRotowhio ceremony marks the end of district health boards and a new direction.07 Jul 05:27 PM
New ZealandCause of mud and steam eruption in Rotorua road revealedThe incident 'appears to be an infrastructure failure of a local geothermal bore'.07 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crashThe much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.06 Jul 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking tollSeasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMud, steam, water erupt on Rotorua road - quenching to begin if no bore link foundFootage shows steam and mud coming up in the gardened median strip.06 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandNamed: Woman who abused, neglected and bashed her child to deathThe woman abandoned her bid for continued name suppression.06 Jul 03:37 AM
New ZealandMultiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmillAt least 12 fire trucks responded.05 Jul 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe city where rents are set to 'tumble': Changing market shifts power to tenantsRental market shifts are putting more power in tenants' hands.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSecond family reports seeing 'creepy' man outside bedroom windowsA second family says their children saw a man's face outside their bedroom windows.04 Jul 06:00 PM