New Zealand'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
New Zealand'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spacesNew footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.17 Dec 03:03 PM
New ZealandWildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collectionIts donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.17 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New Zealand'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandUp to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports clubThousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.15 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandSH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crashThe road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.15 Dec 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lightsA woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.15 Dec 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFlorida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing projectLiquidator expects no loss to customers.15 Dec 08:44 PM
New ZealandSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
New ZealandReport reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic rankingThere's evidence some are bucking national trends.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name four victims in fatal Rotorua crashInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.15 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandFour Square robbed by weapon-wielding thievesThe Selwyn Heights Four Square was targeted by weapon-wielding thieves.15 Dec 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
TravelThe insiders' guide to RotoruaSkip the usual recommendations and tap into the true essence of Rotorua.14 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne person killed in crash between car, truck near RotoruaOne person is dead following at crash near Rotorua. 13 Dec 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa paradesChinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThird victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral plannedShaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday. 13 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandYoung dad faces raising children alone after 'devoted mother' dies in crash'My next steps are to honour my wife and raise my children.'13 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says. 12 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandIronman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekendKiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.11 Dec 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReceivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stagesReceiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.11 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council gets festiveRotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura SmithWatch11 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandHas this beloved golf course been saved? Depends who you askA heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.11 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandRotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated itemsThe can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.11 Dec 03:59 PM
