New ZealandSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle crashes into Rotorua business premisesPolice said the occupants had left the scene and inquiries were ongoing to find them.23 Jul 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'23 Jul 06:45 AM
Entertainment'Big American' film crew spotted in RotoruaSigns at the entrance to the reserve said “private event”.23 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandPublic forums could be 'weaponised' - MayorRotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.22 Jul 08:42 PM
KahuSmall rural projects boost communities, says Shane JonesRegional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.21 Jul 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Gangster slices man's legs with machete, takes red shoes as 'trophy'He sliced a man's leg with a machete, cutting it to the bone and leaving him bleeding out.21 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandMiss Rotorua crowning a win for shy girlsMiss Rotorua 2024 winner Simran Kaur says she's an introvert at heart.21 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandCheck your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.21 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Enjoying the journey': Couple gearing up for big nightDancing couples reveal more about themselves.19 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionLaura SmithCostume woes: Pricked fingers and tears of frustration result in unique ‘fitOPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.19 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandJones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in KaingaroaVisit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.19 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandTown's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore failsAged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village17 Jul 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only dayHaving an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.17 Jul 05:03 PM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandLikely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoPThe fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".16 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in two-truck crash, heavy fog in areaHeavy fog was reported in the crash zone.16 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandMiss Rotorua pageant aims to deconstruct American idea of beautyBeauty queens set to take the crown for Miss Rotorua 2024.16 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was fundedThe storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.16 Jul 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.16 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelIs it too hard to take kids campervanning in winter?It’s July and we all need a holiday – but we don’t all have a Pacific Island budget.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme awardBay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.15 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandFrom haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the worldWaikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.15 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandAmericans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shootingMany Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.15 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandCheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'14 Jul 07:08 PM
KahuJoanne Wickliffe appointed Rotorua District Court judgeWickliffe will be sworn in on August 2.14 Jul 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA camerasA mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.13 Jul 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awardsStadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin WilkinsonKelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience so far.12 Jul 04:30 PM
New ZealandDancing for Hospice 2024: Bruises and showtime nerves lead to progressWe had our first taste of dancing in front of an audience.12 Jul 04:00 PM
