New ZealandBay highway open again after truck crashNo one is believed to have been hurt in the early morning crash.18 Jan 05:54 PM
New ZealandBody of kayaker foundThe body of a man who went kayaking yesterday has been pulled from Lake Rotorua.18 Jan 07:12 AM
New ZealandGang ambush witness describes gunfire"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.18 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandCommunity backs junior doctor strike action (+video)Rotorua junior doctor Joseph Rea is disappointed to be striking again but says the issue is too important to ignore. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 16 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandPaddler rescued on Lake TaupoA Turangi woman was rescued off Lake Taupo after going missing while fishing in her sea kayak. A police media statement said the 16 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandPrecious carved club vanishesA precious carved club gifted to Rotorua Lakes Council in honour of late kaumatua Mauriora Kingi has been stolen.15 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaksMost of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.15 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandCounties Manukau take out top National Sevens titleBoth the men and women's Counties Manukau teams have won the top titles at the 2017 Bayleys National Sevens. The men's side retained 15 Jan 05:29 AM
CricketRotorua cricketer picked for higher honoursYOUNG TALENT: Dilan Nanayakkara, left, pictured here in 2013, has been named in the Northern Districts under-17 team. PHOTO/ FILE 12 Jan 08:44 PM
KahuBad Maori pronunciation 'not okay'People failing to pronounce Maori place names correctly "boggles the mind" of one Auckland woman, and presumably the thousands of people who viewed her online video.12 Jan 04:08 AM
New ZealandCrash victim flown to AucklandMan suffers spinal injuries when car hits tree.11 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandFamily grateful body foundSearch teams have found the body of missing boatie Colin McCormick on Lake Rotoiti.11 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to monitor 'hot spots' from Ohaaki blazeFire crews will today attempt to dampen "quite a few hot spots" remaining from the large scrub and grass blaze that ignited yesterday 11 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandUpdate: Large scrub fire near Reporoa to burn into nightA large scrub and grass fire south of Rotorua is expected to burn into the night, as dry conditions and winds fan the flames. About 11 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'We know this won't be a rescue'It's been a week today since Colin McCormick went missing on Lake Rotoiti - and his family are preparing themselves for the possibility his body may never be found.11 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandRotorua police seek help finding burglarsRotorua police are keen to hear from anyone with information about a recent early morning motorcycle shop burglary. Patterson O'Connor 10 Jan 09:42 PM
EntertainmentSam Smith spotted at Okere FallsSinging superstar Sam Smith has been spotted in Rotorua - enjoying a quiet lunch at Okere Falls Store, according to staff.10 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandHeritage listing would give church 'the mana it is due' says proponentOne of Rotorua's most revered churches is being considered for a spot on the New Zealand Heritage List. The Heritage New Zealand 10 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandRescued after 'man region' emergencyThe medical condition was described as being something that "just happens sometimes".09 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandTime of year rife for rubbish dumping at op shopsRUBBISH: SPCA Fairy Springs Op Shop manager says people have been dumping their rubbish at the store. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 090117sp1.JPG With 09 Jan 08:00 PM
EnvironmentElectric vehicle station popularELECTRIC: Councillor Tania Tapsell beside power company Unison's electric vehicle charging station in the Haupapa St carpark. PHOTO/STEPHEN 09 Jan 07:00 PM
BusinessRotorua enjoys $121m building boomThe total value of building consents in the region is the highest since at least 2008.09 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandNavy identifies points of interest in lake searchThe navy, police divers and search and rescue continue to search for a 48-year-old man missing in Lake Rotoiti, five days after he 09 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 80 kids abducted each yearMore than 80 Kiwi kids were abducted or kidnapped in the first nine months of 2016.08 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing boatieSearchers are back out on Lake Rotoiti this morning, five days after a 48-year-old went missing. Rotorua constable Colin Fraser08 Jan 09:13 PM
New Zealand'We couldn't just go do normal activities'Ruth Ashby and her three kids spent last year learning to live life differently all because some "idiot" crashed into them head-on.08 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players score $500,000 eachTwo lucky Lotto players are each half a million dollars richer after tonight's Lotto draw.07 Jan 07:51 AM
LifestyleSPCA 'flat out' over busy Christmas periodThe Rotorua SPCA has been "flat out" over the holiday period, with the kitten season in full swing. SPCA shelter manager Karen Rolfe 06 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandDaredevil tot sets Skyswing record (+ video)BRAVE TOT: Christopher Cunningham (left), Finn Cunningham, 2, and Danielle Cunningham took part in the adrenaline of Rotorua's Skyswing 06 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandRahui in place at lake as search for man continuesA rahui remains in place over a small part of Lake Rotoiti, as the search continues for a man who is presumed drowned after jumping 06 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLake Rotoiti search resumesUPDATE: Police have brought in a special machine to assist them in their search for a missing 48-year-old man on Lake Rotoiti. Rotorua 05 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandLake tragedy: 'He was calling out 'Yesterday the Police Search and Rescue Dive Squad spent more than eight hours unsuccessfully searching the depths of Lake Rotoiti for the man.05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTheft of ashes, medals devastates familyUPSET: Karen Bennett is upset after treasured war medals and the ashes of her cat, Milo, were stolen. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 040117sp2.JPG/040117sp3.JPG/040117sp6.JPGTAKEN: 05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop-go case: Winders lodges appealThe man convicted of killing stop-go worker George Taiaroa has appealed both his conviction and sentence.05 Jan 02:02 AM
