New ZealandKiwi snowboarder dies in CanadaRotorua man Kieran McDonogh was on a trip of a lifetime when he died snowboarding.27 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua man critical after being hit by carA Rotorua man is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after being hit by car while walking near Katikati.27 Feb 11:16 PM
New ZealandTe Ngae Rd 'getting like Auckland'Rescuers pulled a woman from her smoke-filled car after she rammed into a stopped ute.27 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDiego Hulton laid to rest in Rotorua (+ video)Hundreds gather at marae to pay their respects to Diego Hulton, who was killed outside a Perth bar.27 Feb 06:59 AM
New ZealandCouple lose everything as home gutted by fireA young couple have lost everything in a devastating house fire in Rotorua tonight.27 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandAggravated robbery at Tokoroa dairyAn aggravated robbery at a Tokoroa dairy has resulted in two staff members being given help by Victim Support. Three men went into 27 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandCrankworx gets $1.7m boostCrankworx organisers are over the moon after the Government announced it would invest up to $1.7 million in five years26 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandEaster Sunday trading gets green lightBut union warns business owners it will be watching.26 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandMen pull woman from smoke filled carTwo Rotorua men ran to the aid of an unconscious woman in a car filling up with smoke after the car drove into the back of another 26 Feb 07:36 PM
KahuTe Arawa miss out at Te MatatiniSome disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader25 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for Maori tourism leaderDoug Tamaki's influence spread all over the New Zealand tourism industry where he was thought of as an innovator in the industry. Mr Tamaki died on Saturday and tributes to his life and work have been coming in ever since.25 Feb 09:30 PM
KahuTourism entrepreneur Doug Tamaki diesDoug Tamaki was co-owner of Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua.25 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew school trip guidelines will save lives - coronerCoroner Wallace Bain is pleased his recommendation has been adopted as a guideline to schools during trips.24 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandTourism entrepreneur on life supportBishop Brian Tamaki, the leader of Destiny Church, said in a tweet that he was praying for a "miracle" for his little brother.24 Feb 01:48 AM
New ZealandPhoenix Foundation to play bush venueAlternative indie band The Phoenix Foundation is performing in the city on Sunday when Rainbow Springs brings in another original24 Feb 01:00 AM
KahuBig day for nan and mokopunaNana relishes time with her granddaughter at national kapa haka festival Te Matatini in Hastings.23 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionLetters: Mayoral candidate failedI respond to Rosemary Mackenzie (Letters February 22). Reynold Macpherson wished to become the mayor and came second. He therefore 23 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandJailed for campaign of terrorA self-styled mob president who terrorised a woman for more than a decade has been jailed for 18-and-a-half years.23 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandPerson freed from rolled car on Desert RdA person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital 22 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandRejections don't deter Tinder travellerTINDER: Ash Gower-Rudman at the start of his 12-Day Tinder Tiki Tour. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 220217ashDP.JPGBy Georgina Harris georgina.harris@nzme@co.nz After 22 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandWorld's top kapa haka groups welcomed to Hawke's BayHundreds of the world's top kapa haka performers have filed into international sports ground McLean Park in Napier for the two-hour 21 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandSwarm of quakes in Rotorua and TaupoA series of nearly 300 small earthquakes in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since last Monday may be related to 'stretching' in the area's volcanic zone.21 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for attempted murder of brotherA long-term meth user who stabbed his brother has received a lengthy jail term.21 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandMorrisons mourn crash death of 'angel'The 17-year-old granddaughter of the late Sir Howard Morrison was killed in a car crash in Auckland - she is being remembered as a "shining light".21 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandQuake memories evoked six years onA swift jolt from the earth is all it takes to take Kathy Nicholls back to that frightening day in Christchurch when 185 people lost their lives.21 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionMacpherson: Beware this boondoggle for povertyCOMMENT: The mayors of New Zealand's three most impoverished districts have asked the Prime Minister to establish "demarcation zones".21 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleLocals support funding for sanitary productsSome Rotorua women and medical experts say a suggestion to have sanitary products funded by the Government is a great idea because 21 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged with murder of Diego Hulton to appear in courtTwo men are to appear in court today charged with the murder of former Rotorua man Diego Hulton in Australia.20 Feb 11:05 PM
PoliticsMore smokefree zones from tomorrowSMOKE FREE: Rotorua Lakes Council staff Rachel Doelman (left) and Rosemary Viskovic with smokefree signage at Arawa Street bus stop.PHOTO/SUPPLIED 20 Feb 09:34 PM
KahuFlavell confident of increasing Waiariki majorityKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.eps Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell isn't taking another win in the Waiariki seat 20 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandPilot seriously injured in chopper crashA helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan clings to bridge as floodwaters riseA man clinging to a bridge in floodwaters in Kawerau had his phone in his hand and was able to call the fire service for help.18 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis sufferer 'put up hell of a fight'A new set of lungs gave Santana Daniels Pakau a second chance at life and she was determined to make the most of it.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't panic ... but he's been shot'It's the sort of phone call every parent dreads - someone saying don't panic but your son has been shot.17 Feb 06:31 PM
