New ZealandFather jailed for 'severe beating' and murder of 5yo sonWilliam Sio, who beat his son to death, said he was 'not the parent of the year'.08 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandBrrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for mostAnother surge of gales and polar air is on its way.08 Jul 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Really good news': Iwi scheme will build $500K homes for whānauNgāti Whakaue wants to establish real pathways to homeownership for their people.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvetClaims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Perfect storm' led to father stabbing son 12 timesBreen Makiri went on a stabbing frenzy in an attempt to kill his son.07 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlipped ute Fenton St crash: Teen pleads guiltyAfter stealing a vehicle, he led police on a dangerous chase before crashing on Fenton St.07 Jul 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Emaciated' cows die as farmer says grazing them a 'burden'Many yearlings in the herd were half the size they should have been at that age.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in placeThere are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.05 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandCrisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for openingIt has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga05 Jul 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWaikato law firm Tompkins Wake on a growth rollAuckland a happy hunting ground for the growth energy of century-old Waikato law firm.05 Jul 05:20 AM
PoliticsSome councils have 'head in the sand' over Three Waters reform- Rotorua councillorIt comes after one mayor said reforms could be a 'turd degree burn' for ratepayers.05 Jul 04:13 AM
New ZealandMurder trial: Crown says 77-year-old man was kicked, punched and stompedA man is on trial for the murder of an Ōpōtiki man five years ago.05 Jul 01:09 AM
KahuMatariki celebrations start with 'breathtaking' pre-dawn ceremonyMatariki celebrations in Rotorua opened with a special pre-dawn ceremony on Mokoia Island.02 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in single-vehicle crash in RuakākāPolice and emergency services are called to a single-vehicle crash in Ruakākā.02 Jul 06:17 AM
New ZealandThousands lose power after Rotorua crashPolice said a person was reportedly injured but the level of their injuries was unknown.01 Jul 09:20 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengersAccessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandGovernment contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housingMotels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.30 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses after two dead in crashSeven people were involved in the two-car crash on State Highway 5, Waiotapu.30 Jun 08:39 AM
Crime'Hells Angels' brawl accused in courtArrested men in Hells Angels brawl allegations have mixed luck in bail bids.30 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries, delays after SH5 crashTwo helicopters were sent to the scene.30 Jun 01:22 AM
New ZealandFurther 12 gang members arrested over violent incident outside Rotorua barToday's arrests are in addition to 11 made yesterday.30 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Making the rainbow community feel safe in RotoruaMaking everyone welcome to Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper millProduction inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.29 Jun 08:33 PM
TravelKiwi town boasts two of the world's 'best adventure activities'Queenstown might be the world's adventure capital, but another city is hot on its heels.29 Jun 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on videoPrincipal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand11 gang members arrested over violent incident outside barThe arrests relate to an incident on May 22 outside a bar on Arawa St, Rotorua.29 Jun 02:07 AM
New Zealand'It's gutless': Burglars use electrician's trailer to steal $50k in gearA Rotorua electrician has been left stressed and anxious after his workshop was robbed.29 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow 107-year-old Ella Wilson found her pot of goldElla Wilson has seen and dealt with a lot in her 107 years but sees it all as a blessing.27 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandElectrical fire forces evacuation of 69 people in MIQAll Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities operate as an alert level 4 environment.27 Jun 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We thought the house was coming down': Hamurana Store devastated by ram raidHarjinder Kaur and Avtar Malhi were asleep behind their store when it was ram raided.27 Jun 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTe Arawa seventh-largest iwi in Aotearoa: New data revealsThe data was released by Stats NZ and Rotorua-based Data Iwi Leaders Group this week.27 Jun 01:00 AM
KahuLast few days at Kawerau millThe mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.25 Jun 08:00 PM
