New ZealandHelicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honouredPilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'25 Oct 04:00 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
Kahu'A fine art': Māori tourism model wins praise from Aboriginal visitors'All we want is for our kids to walk through life with pride. We see this here ...'25 Oct 02:09 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake RotoruaPolice, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.24 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing kayaker on Lake RotoruaA search for the man is focussed around the Mokoia Island area.24 Oct 06:45 PM
KahuHow an iwi-led business programme encouraged sparky to give backMatenga Hapi, 24, wants to support other Māori into employment.22 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua is a ‘ghost town’ due to emergency housing crisis, commissioners hearing toldRotorua has become a "ghost town" because of the rise of motels serving as housing.21 Oct 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Negative perceptions' blamed for $17m tourism lossAbout $17 million in tourism spending has been lost due to 'negative perceptions'.21 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We feel unsafe': Rotorua motel hearing told of discarded needles, drugs, public vomiting"Motel rooms are not places for people to grow up. They deserve better than that."21 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand$129k fence and security cameras: Locals take action to protect against homeless, hearing told"My family are telling me to move out of town."20 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuIwi networks stronger in wake of CovidKāhu ki Rotorua: Rollout of marquees signals wrap-up of a year-long project.20 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuStories abound of giant tupuna's conniving waysKāhu ki Rotorua: Giants once abounded in Waiariki district.20 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMore eco warriors sought in fight for healthy lakesKāhu ki Rotorua: The jobs on offer cover a wide spectrum.20 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuTour de Koutu has whanau on the goA whanau affair, from kohungahunga to koeke getting active around the streets of Koutu.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest eight and seize guns, cash and meth in drug operationPolice believe operation will be a major disruption to meth supply in district.20 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand'We have been sacrificed': Rotorua residents tell of life around 'MSD Mile''I just feel so sad for our beautiful city. In two years, this is how it's become.'19 Oct 05:00 PM
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 ZealandDrugs, Bitcoin and the dark web: Son of former drug lord in courtBilly Macfarlane's son has admitted running a drug syndicate in Rotorua and Tauranga.17 Oct 05:00 PM
Business'Catastrophic consequences': Hospitality owners protest over immigration issuesLocal hospitality businesses shut down in protest over staff and immigration issues.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack from Covid brink : From 600 students to 9 English language school re-opens'We had to salvage what we could.'15 Oct 11:30 PM
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
PremiumPremiumKahuComment: Māori Boy from Awahou - the MBA that mattersOPINION: So how does one qualify for their honorary MBA qualification?14 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Kuirau Park to being homed: 'Street mum' turns her life aroundMissy Rehu has got off the streets and into housing.14 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Best birthday present ever': Rising teen star performs with Sol3 MioRotorua teenager Nikau Chater performed with Sol3 Mio at Spark Arena this week.14 Oct 06:00 PM
KahuFamily of man missing since May suffer second blow"I struggle every day - mentally, physically, everything."14 Oct 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe region where armed offenders squad callouts have spikedA sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?13 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Waka remains a testament to skills of buildersTe Wharau o Iroiro, the name of the tree, was transferred to the vessel itself.13 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Music the love of Caitie's lifeCaitie loves the creativity of being a teacher.13 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Tough job ahead but Tania up to the taskOur once-thriving town is a shadow of its former self - but things are looking up.13 Oct 03:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Degraded Little Waihi symptom of big problem"When the land and water are well – the people will be well."13 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hotrods and HogsA two-wheeled traveller has been revving up Rotorua's roads for a good cause.12 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandSeagulls, porta-loos, back pockets: The $13.5m cost of Kiwis' broken phonesState Insurance has revealed the Bay of Plenty tied first for losing and breaking phones.12 Oct 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Like a nightmare and I haven't woken up': Grieving fiance tells of horror collision'He had so much more to give and so much life to live.'11 Oct 04:51 PM
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
