New Zealand‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first IronmanHe's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper ClubThe Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandArrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksiteIt comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.24 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandRotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harmIt comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.24 Feb 07:25 PM
New Zealand‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationalsThe Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.23 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandTutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi OhomaiChanges were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.23 Feb 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patienceOPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.23 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ gang member pleads guilty to FBI charges, facing lengthy US prison sentenceShane Ngakuru, 45, was a key distributor of ANOM network secretly controlled by FBI22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineupHeadliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.21 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
New Zealand‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'19 Feb 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese touristsTourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.19 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandSecond maths error in 2 weeks: 7 months' jail added for double fatal crash driverRotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.19 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Everyone is welcome': ‘Bowls and BBQ’ fundraiser returns for fifth yearBig Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua matches children aged six to 12 with adult mentors.18 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcern for missing Rotorua man: Police appeal for sightingsHe was last seen on February 9 in Rotorua's Hamurana area.18 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing man after burned-out car found in WaikatoPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.17 Feb 10:26 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%'The job market has become more competitive.'17 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandMuggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North IslandWhy Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.17 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandYaba Daba Do! Rotorua team reclaim trolley crown in blistering rideRotorua's Red Stag Timber crew have taken the Red Bull Trolley Derby for the second time.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandA ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to BayHigh school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.17 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandFatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandChampions blow competition away at Tarawera UltraRotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.16 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smokeThe fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.16 Feb 09:38 PM
