VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua scheme helping young apprentices to aim highMy Future Rocks is a scheme aiming to support local Rotorua apprentices into the industry after completing study. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Mar 06:41 AM
New ZealandMan admits killing partner but denies murderThe 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.20 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandNia Glassie abuser pregnant againOriwa Kemp is pregnant again, just months after CYF removed a child from her care at birth.19 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandBurglars took the fireplaceA Rotorua street has been targeted by thieves at least three times in the last year, but the houses haven't even been built. Police say some of the thefts are for scrap metal, but even items such as a fireplace have been stolen.19 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBachelor's super awkward TV debutNew year, new Bachelor, same toe-curling awkwardness.19 Mar 07:10 AM
New ZealandFormer Skingraft owner David Young: 'I was just greedy'Skingraft owner David Young is this week a free man after being jailed for operating a large-scale and lucrative synthetic cannabis operation. He speaks exclusively to head of news <strong>Kelly Makiha</strong> about why he did it.17 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandFire rips through roof of Lake Okareka houseFire tore through the roof cavity of a Lake Okareka home this morning - and a heat gun is believed to be the cause.17 Mar 03:07 AM
LifestyleKiwi toddler's incredible cancer battleKiwi mum Rochelle Ryan shares how she got through son Levi's cancer diagnosis.17 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandBikes for needy kids nickedA number of donated bikes that were destined to go to underprivileged locals have been stolen from a locked community workshop.16 Mar 11:00 PM
LeagueAdams hexes England record attemptKiwi NBA star Steven Adams has thrown his support behind the All Blacks, as England take aim at their world record.15 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandHundreds feel shallow quake in RotoruaA shallow earthquake has hit 5km south of Rotorua.15 Mar 09:16 AM
EntertainmentBachelorette Sir Howard's granddaughterMariana Morrison vying for love in the new season of The Bachelor.14 Mar 08:00 AM
KahuHunt on for Maori business leadersTop Maori businesses and business leaders are being encouraged to enter a prestigious annual award.14 Mar 12:00 AM
SportOpen water dynamic duo set to make splashRotorua open water swimmers Glyn Eason and David Blackmore are training for the World Masters Games.13 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandRotorua student joins NRL clubA Rotorua teenager has signed with an NRL club.13 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandNightmare in Paradise ValleyFlood waters ripped through driveways, north of Rotorua, angering residents.12 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandRoad re-open after serious crash near TurangiTwo people in a critical condition after a crash near Turangi.12 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandParadise Valley Rd remains closed as clean-up continues (+pics&video)Little rain overnight is good news for sodden region.12 Mar 07:16 PM
AirlinesNZ tourism takes on BerlinThe country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.12 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandWeather bomb hits Rotorua (+video)UPDATE: Utuhina Stream has burst its banks and is endangering multiple properties. A Pukehangi Rd resident said he had checked the 12 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandNo respite for water-logged North IslandAn incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.10 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandRotorua man attempts to talk his way into the record books (+video)A Rotorua man will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by giving 24 speeches at 24 venues in 24 hours.09 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for Rotorua and BOPHeavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.09 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandMissing boy found safe and well (+video)The family of an autistic 6-year-old who went missing for four hours have spoken of the "greatest relief" when police found him at Rainbow Springs.09 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandFather hunted for daughter, trial toldThe trial continues in the Rotorua District Court of a man charged with abducting a teenage girl.08 Mar 06:59 AM
New ZealandDetective grilled in Kawerau siege trialA detective has been grilled by a defendant over what he was doing at a Bay of Plenty property on the day of an alleged shootout that left four police offers injured last year.08 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandBoy on teacher's advances: 'I was scared'A teen has told a court that as a 12-year-old boy he was too scared to tell his female sports coach to stop when she fondled him intimately.08 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua Lakeside concert forced to move indoorsRotorua's Lakeside Concert has been forced to move indoors, for the first time in its 21-year history - and the popular fireworks display canned.08 Mar 03:16 AM
BusinessLack of land holds back new buildsIt's renovations, rather than new builds, making up most of the residential building consents issued in Rotorua last month.07 Mar 07:30 PM
EntertainmentLakeside concert going ahead at Village Green despite forecast rainA bit of wet weather will not put a dampener on this Saturday's 21st Lakeside concert at the Village Green.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbduction trial complainant denies changing storyA gun was pulled on her when her father and cousins arrived at the Rotorua house where she was being held, a teenager at the centre 07 Mar 05:45 AM
KahuTrue leader worked tirelessly for peopleBoydie Pirika preferred to lead from back but was prepared to confront issues.06 Mar 09:00 PM
PoliticsMixed reception on voting age debateBecroft thinks lowering the voting age will engage youth in democracy earlier.06 Mar 06:00 PM
