New ZealandRetailers call for a Rotorua begging banBeggars at Suburban shopping centres are causing grief for business owners and locals.21 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandPerson critical following car and motorcycle crashState Highway 33 was closed following the incident and is set to remain closed.20 Jan 05:22 PM
New ZealandHuman remains washed into the sea at MaketūA rāhui has been placed by iwi and police.20 Jan 01:22 AM
EducationNew Rotorua Girls' High principal startsSarah Davis has been named the new principal of the school.19 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandDriver allegedly clips cycling bunch at high speed, flees scene"We try to be respectful," club secretary Kevin Prosser said.18 Jan 06:31 PM
New ZealandBenefit fraudster was overpaid $150kRosemary Skipworth has been sentenced to home detention and community work.18 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandSeven hurt in serious head-on crash near TaupōThe main road between Wairakei and Taupō is closed after a two-car crash.18 Jan 06:48 AM
SportWorld's best ultrarunners sign up for ultramarathonWith 2000 runners already entered, this is the biggest ultra marathon in New Zealand ever.18 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandMan sent to prison for historic sexual abuse on two boysSean Victor Tipene Smale was sentenced on five charges relating to offending in 2002.18 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua Work and Income placed in lockdownRotorua's Work and Income office was placed in lockdown this morning.17 Jan 11:19 PM
New Zealand'I was placed there for a reason' - crash witnessNathan was at the scene and held the man while they waited for emergency services.17 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua man learns of brother's final moments during WWIIIvan Douglas has finally got closure about his brother's death during WWII.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStag-gering! Young deer roams streets and school"What the hell am I seeing?", Garth Campbell said to himself as he spotted the young stag.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKayakers return safely to shore after 'struggling' on lakePolice have received reports of kayakers "struggling" in Lake Rotorua.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandGirl, 14, misses connecting bus at BullsA young Whakatane girl had a short stay in Bulls after missing her connecting bus17 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandFate of Rotorua soldier discovered in GermanyAre you the descendants of Adrian Vincent Douglas from Ohinemutu?16 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandTourist pleads guilty following serious head-on crashThe American tourist drove on the wrong side of the road, crashing into another car.15 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of laundering drug cash now namedA woman accused of laundering cash derived from a methamphetamine ring can now be named.15 Jan 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sightingA Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.14 Jan 09:14 PM
RetailDairy owners fear robberies after cigarette price increaseShop owners no longer feel safe due to tobacco tax but cannot give up selling cigarettes14 Jan 06:00 PM
Sport$1000 reward for Olympic hopeful's stolen kayak"If we don't find this boat a year or two years of training is out the window."13 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandSeal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.12 Jan 03:45 AM
New ZealandOne man critical after car and bike incident in ŌhopeOne male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.12 Jan 01:28 AM
OlympicsKayaker faces Olympic dream setback after kayak stolenZack Mutton has had his eyes set on the Olympics since a young age.11 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandElephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper waterMomoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.09 Jan 10:00 PM
CricketRebecca Yee recognised for stellar workRebecca Yee was named Cricket Development Officer of the Year at the NZ Cricket Awards.09 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandArrest in petrol station aggravated robberyArrest in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Te Ngae Rd BP station last month.09 Jan 01:03 AM
BusinessFoodstuffs distribution centre moving to AucklandStaff at Foodstuffs Rotorua Distribution Centre are looking for alternative work.08 Jan 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Elderly driver cheats death in crash flipPuti Ruhi was left trapped in an upside down car after Rotorua crash.07 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandHero cop saves 3 girls from drowning at Lake OkarekaAn off duty cop saved three little girls from drowning at a crowded Rotorua lake beach.07 Jan 08:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi chick determined to see in the New YearIt's a New Year's baby story with a twist - or more like a long beak, to be precise.07 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in crash between Rotorua and TaupōEmergency services are responding to a serious crash between Rotorua and Taupō.06 Jan 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe former Rotorua truant who now has 260 staffThe Patchell group employs close to 260 staff, most of whom are in Rotorua.05 Jan 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe medieval Māori: How the sport of battle helped one man lose 30kgNick Waiariki has used the sport to lose 30kg and travel the world.04 Jan 11:30 PM
