New ZealandPolice investigating 'suspicious' house fireFirefighters were called to the Glenholme blaze just before 5am.06 Feb 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Waitangi Day enables us to keep our culture alive': eventgoers celebrate historyAn eventgoer said the day was about 'our history' and 'our future'.06 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandMountain biking: Crankworx expected to pump up to $5m into economyThe event has generated more than $34m in revenue over nine years.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A special place to go': How Rotorua's generosity is making a differenceWhy the Supper Club fundraiser is vital for struggling families.05 Feb 03:50 PM
Cycling'Great show' guaranteed as world's best riders compete in NZ's first BMX World Cup'It will be full of action, full of crashes and full of big jumps.'04 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Celebration and discovery': Waitangi Day in RotoruaWaitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.04 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandLakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concertLocal and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.04 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
New Zealand'I was just freaking': Balaclava-wearing man with axe steals car from lunch bar worker'I was just freaking and thinking ... what is he doing?'02 Feb 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily serviceThe lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.01 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandLakeside concert: What to expect and who is on the showRotorua is set to be spoilt on Saturday with the annual Lakeside concert.01 Feb 01:29 AM
New Zealand'We're so stoked': City-first recognition for tourist attractionIt is the first Rotorua business to achieve the certification.31 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandWoman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burnsThe woman was airlifted to hospital.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander awaiting trial on violence chargesThe man has been charged with threatening to kill a family member.31 Jan 04:13 AM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to setting Spa Lodge blazeThe man appeared in the Rotorua District Court facing five charges.31 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandPolice warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'30 Jan 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampolinePlus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to two charges in relation to alleged prowler incidentThe man appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.29 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandBoatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteriaHe said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.29 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsShe is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.28 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandNew One Day School for gifted kids set to open: What are the signs of giftedness?'Being different doesn’t make you popular.'28 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandEnthusiasts hunt for NZ's lost Albatross boat"We’ve found all but one boat.”28 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandOne Love 2024: Wet weather hasn't dampened 'perfect vibes'“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."28 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandA bargain hunter's guide to back-to-school shopping'Uniforms are just so expensive and out of range for a lot of parents.'27 Jan 04:35 PM
New ZealandHow being a triathlete helps a local cop in ‘high-pressure’ situationsPlus, what it takes to become a police officer.26 Jan 03:50 PM
New ZealandMan who died at home after crash was 'disorientated' at the scene, says witnessSt John says the patient refused their staff's recommendation he be taken to hospital.26 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandWhat's on in the Bay of Plenty this Auckland Anniversary long weekendDiscover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region this long weekend.26 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWhat's on in Rotorua this Auckland Anniversary long weekendFrom live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.26 Jan 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonMarriage is on a downward trend and here’s whyOpinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?25 Jan 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countriesPlus all you need to know about road closures and noise control25 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBrawls, vomit, rioting, and assault: Why Rotorua Sports Bar lost its alcohol licence"Security had no control over the premises."25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandA fantastic cast: Phantom of the Opera to be staged in Rotorua“It’s one of the top shows in the entire world”24 Jan 08:00 PM
