New ZealandCoronavirus: Ardern and Robertson meet with Rotorua business leadersPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson are in Rotorua.18 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMurder accused objects to video court appearance due to Covid-19Three other men are due to appear in court over the alleged murder.18 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandWife killer's chilling account of murder revealed in failed appeal bidEphraim Beazley killed his ex-wife as she held their young son.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in SH5 crash near RotoruaState Highway likely to be closed for some time.18 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandHomeless people 'doing nothing wrong' removed from park - councillorThe council says people were moved on for 'illegal camping'.18 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne man stuck in the UKWhakatāne's Haydn Read describes London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 crisis.18 Mar 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJane Trask: I am worried. I am scared. But I'm not panickingWe need to live in a preventative world now to help stop the spread of Covid-19.17 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismClosures still likely, says business leader'These are unprecedented times...'17 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaymark-connected companies in receivershipClayton Avocados Ltd and investment property company MCRT Trustee Ltd are in receivership.16 Mar 04:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationLetters: Rules are rules when it comes to facial hairReaders have their say.16 Mar 12:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: New toilets finally finished in Rotoma and already they're vandalisedBudget bogs a model for other public toilets for the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch15 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua lakes welcomes new toilet blockBudget bogs a model for other public toilets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Mar 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Working their butts off': Medical centres brace for pandemic"The main thing is we are prepared."14 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandRotorua father denies murdering young sonA three-week jury trial has been scheduled for murder accused William Sio,12 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan in custody tests negative for Covid-19The man is understood to have recently returned from Hong Kong and was feeling unwell.12 Mar 07:09 AM
New ZealandRotorua police in self-isolation amid coronavirus scare"It's only what our staff would expect and also what any employer should do."12 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus scare at Rotorua courthouse, police stationDecontamination of all sites, including the Rotorua courthouse, will take place.12 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpitting and urinating: Gang of homeless 'zombies' wasted on drugs"They can afford to get wasted because they don't have to pay for anything else."11 Mar 07:33 PM
New ZealandCar with teen inside taken from serious crash sceneThe crash happened on Poihipi Rd 1km out of the Taupō township.11 Mar 06:12 PM
New ZealandRotorua court house in lockdown after telephoned gun threatThe district court was put into lockdown this afternoon.11 Mar 03:07 AM
New ZealandSpectacular blaze: Truck fire closes State Highway 1It took two hours for the blaze to be contained.10 Mar 05:51 PM
EducationMum to call for review of school's moustache policyThe review will consider whether the moustache policy will go.10 Mar 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMeet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since LordeBut Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.09 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandState of unrest: Hottest temperature recorded on Whakaari/White IslandThe temperature in the lava lobes was sitting at its hottest temperature to date.09 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd to be closed overnight next weekWork will take place from 6pm to 6am.09 Mar 05:44 PM
New ZealandLost tramper found 'cold and dehydrated' near Lake RotoitiThe tramper was travelling alone on a track near the end of Lake Rotoiti.08 Mar 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop cop says more fleeing drivers are targeting police officersNew stats show Bay of Plenty one of the worst areas for pursuits resulting in injuries.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister unaware youth charity staff charged before his visit"The minister [Willie Jackson] had not met with them before or visited them since."07 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoronavirus: Stores feel 'tension and paranoia' of hand sanitiser panic buyingHealth experts and shops are discouraging people from panic buying and hoarding items.06 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandKilled Paremoremo inmate's history of violenceBlake John Lee was in jail for brutal attack on partner.06 Mar 06:38 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Italian cyclists in 'self-isolation' in hotel as precautionPeople arriving from North Italy have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.05 Mar 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHer body was found in Lake Rotorua. Her family think there is a sinister twistMelissa Jones' death has been referred to the coroner and remains "unexplained".04 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandSir John Key officially opens Pullman Hotel in RotoruaInternationally-branded Pullman Hotel was officially opened during a gala affair.04 Mar 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."03 Mar 11:25 PM
