New ZealandHow a runaway rapist got a passport and skipped the country before his trialMan was on bail accused of raping two teens when he was allowed to leave for Australia.28 Feb 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Told to move on': Rough sleepers describe restless nights in RotoruaWith homeless people asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFree Children's Day event to celebrate lakefront completionPerformers, music, games, adapted activities and water sports demos planned.27 Feb 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get inside': Man arrested after explosives team moves in on suspicious device'I wanted to go outside or look out the window ... but everyone was told to get inside'.26 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandDefence Force called in to dispose of 'suspicious item' at Rotorua intersectionPolice cordoned off the area.25 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandMan found dead at popular swimming area near RotoruaA 50-year-old man was found dead in a creek in the Hot and Cold Pool area.25 Feb 05:33 PM
KahuTe Matatini 2025: 12 groups qualify from Mātaatua, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Tauihu regionalsTwelve kapa groups from Mātaatua qualify for Te Matatini 2025.25 Feb 05:25 PM
New Zealand'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removedUnexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals24 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fantastic': Rebounding conference sector to pump $15m into city economyThe business events sector had 'rebounded strongly'24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency housing and security firm boss Tiny Deane finedA separation between the security business and the emergency housing work was required.23 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Huge shock to life': Man with tetraplegia now helps others with disabilitiesTimothy Lee 'hit my head open on a tree' when he had a mountain biking accident.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having itHe made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.23 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandRotorua hot pool mystery echoes 1980 search for man's remainsPolice are trying to find out if a man has fallen into a 'near-boiling' geothermal pool.22 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandGunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdownPolice will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes22 Feb 08:35 PM
New ZealandCar down bank, powerlines down: Arrests after multiple crashesA power outage was reported.22 Feb 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandElectronics store closed after early-morning burglaryThe burglary was reported about 2am.21 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandLandlord loses five-year battle over 'dangerous and insanitary' flatsA judge has ordered Rotorua's Stephen Bhana to pay the local council.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua golfer eyes St Andrew's in bid to honour pioneering mum's legacyJane Little was Australasia’s first professional female golfer.21 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandPolice want videos of alleged 'gang-related fight' in Rotorua CBDThe incident happened on Valentine's Day.20 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandUltra-Trail apologises after some runners struggle to get water on hot day4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua hot pool mystery: Did a man fall in? Why police can't find a bodyWhy searchers are struggling to confirm their suspicion in the near-boiling pool.20 Feb 03:40 PM
KahuTop kapa haka performers ready to compete this weekendTe Matatini champions to take the stage at Mātaatua senior regionals.20 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandStretching the food budget: Working parents skip meals to save money as prices riseBoth parents work fulltime and budget 52 weeks of the year.19 Feb 04:02 PM
Kahu'They have taken from our mokopuna': Kohanga reo staff 'hurting' after van stolenThe van was going to be used to transport children whose parents were struggling.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'18 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'There’s a lot of confidence': Rotorua's average house prices rises to $746kThe average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000.18 Feb 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Fights breaking out' as 'organised' beggars make up to $400 a day'It’s the easiest way to get a something when you got a nothing without having to steal.'18 Feb 04:26 PM
New ZealandTarawera Ultra-Trail 2024: New and familiar faces take championship of ultramarathonThe event spans two days around Rotorua’s iconic lakes.17 Feb 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealedThe charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.15 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Never' been overseas: How students are fundraising for a trip to TahitiThe school is welcoming sponsorships for the trip, which will cost about $6500 per student15 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuFirst Māori to play at Wimbledon honoured with global accolade decades laterDame Ruia Morrison is still regarded as one of New Zealand’s best players of all time.15 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandA good egg: Kiwi chicks 'race' to be national facility's 2500th hatched'It was down to the final three...'15 Feb 07:02 PM
