New ZealandBaby Karlos Stephens murder trial: Jury finds man guilty of manslaughterThe two-week High Court trial has come to an end.27 Nov 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'26 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identifiedThe fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.25 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandJury hears closing arguments in baby murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapadeFirst it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.25 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in WaikatoMore rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.25 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandOne dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near RotoruaThe fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.25 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandMother strangled other child weeks after baby's death, court toldThe defence case has begun in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.24 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo doubt baby suffered 'significant' head injury, court toldShane Claude Roberts, 61, is on trial for the murder of Rotorua baby Karlos Stephens.24 Nov 01:50 AM
New Zealand'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found deadThe toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.23 Nov 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop frontPolice are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.23 Nov 05:13 PM
New ZealandPathologist describes injuries in baby murder trialThe jury is being asked whether the accused is responsible for the death.23 Nov 02:45 AM
CrimeDouble hit: TVs, computers stolen in twin CBD burglariesDigital Natives Academy and Te Pālace have been ransacked by thieves.22 Nov 06:09 PM
New ZealandBay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurtPolice are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.22 Nov 02:40 AM
CrimeCritically injured woman flown to Tauranga HospitalThe woman, believed to be in her 20s, is in a critical condition.21 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead near Sulphur PointPolice staff are near a pool on the sulphur flats off Hatupatu Dr.19 Nov 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown attack: Drug dealer badly beaten for selling sugar as methThe drug dealer beaten up during lockdown suffered potentially lifelong head injuries.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools in talks with Govt to get 150 foreign students and parents into NZFamilies would pay for their stay in quarantine hotels.17 Nov 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealingPresident of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.16 Nov 10:47 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapūCouncil unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandMum 'trusted and believed' murder-accused's every word, court toldShane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.16 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua homeEmergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandMan suffers serious gunshot wound after late night drive-by shootingPolice were alerted to the incident about 11.21pm.13 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandSchool changes house names following slavery link discoveryRotorua Boys' High School has changed the name of its houses after 93 years.13 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandStranded! Rotorua woman caught in Napier floodsAngela-Claire Gelissen had planned to get a bus back to Rotorua today.09 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Covid card experiment underway in NgongotahāTe Arawa's Covid card has the potential to save lives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's body found by huntersTauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.09 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 contact tracing cards go live in NgongotahāMore than 1100 people have signed up for the trial.08 Nov 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeople crying in the streets: Rotorua man describes LA scenesHow locals feel about the US election result.08 Nov 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'06 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentDrought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summerNiwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".05 Nov 07:00 PM
