New ZealandPoliceman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in WaikatoThe police officer suffered minor injuries.14 Apr 02:06 AM
New Zealand'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā mokoWāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.14 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandFacial recognition: Mum's 'horrible' mistaken identity ordeal at New WorldThe supermarket says it was a 'genuine case of human error'.12 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandFrom Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviourJemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'12 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Tongues wagging': Hong Kong pilot offers $5000 reward over stolen Rotorua dog statueWhy Ross Dawson from Hong Kong has offered a $5000 reward.12 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMud Maidens inspire Rotorua ridersHow a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.12 Apr 03:52 AM
New ZealandSupermarket closing could result in 'big loss' of mall customersOne business said the supermarket attracted “a lot” of people to the mall.12 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandPower outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls inMetService issued the orange warning at 10am.11 Apr 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'11 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandFuel tanker rolls in Bay of PlentyEmergency services were called around 8.15am.10 Apr 09:41 PM
New ZealandSmall farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticketThe $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.10 Apr 06:53 PM
New Zealand'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.10 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandIdentity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealedA trial date has been set for 2025.10 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous': Rotorua supermarket to close'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'10 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandStreet clean-up goes wrong after outsiders dump 'mountains of rubbish'What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infectedA small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist awardThe award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.09 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries in Rotorua crash, highway reopensPolice were called around 5.18am.08 Apr 10:43 PM
Kahu‘Beautifully restored’ Mātaatua Marae reopens in RotoruaTen marae in Ngāi Tūhoe cluster received $4.9m in funding.08 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandPublic worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss saysHe sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, LakesThirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in crash near Tīrau namedThe man died after a car collided with a tree.08 Apr 04:25 AM
New ZealandGut-busting climb for Epic endThe final day of the Volcanic Epic saw riders sprinting through Rotorua's city centre.08 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandFamily speak out about Rotorua geothermal hot pool mysteryIt’s been nearly two months since a man was suspected to have fallen to his death into a Rotorua hot pool. Video / NZHeraldWatch07 Apr 09:16 PM
New ZealandHot-pool heartbreak: Family members of missing man wish they had chance to say goodbye'He had a beautiful heart and not a day goes by we don’t think of him.'07 Apr 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Realise I’m a bit old now': 100-year-old to pull curtain down on marathon career in RotoruaLegend has a long history with the iconic race.07 Apr 08:00 PM
TravelNZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity poolsThink NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels07 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Great boon': 350 riders compete in Epic mountain bike race'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'07 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandA tutor donated a kidney to a student. Then they fell in love and planned a wedding'Madeline’s an absolute angel. She actually saved my life in more ways than one.'05 Apr 04:05 PM
New Zealand'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandPolice name person killed in crash south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Easter Sunday.05 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandMan returned to mental health services after rooftop incident closes roadBusy CBD road was closed for several hours.05 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandRotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.04 Apr 09:03 PM