New ZealandCandidate claims Labour invested 150 times more than National in RotoruaBut a National MP says the figures are wrong and it "invested significantly" in city.01 Aug 01:20 AM
New Zealand'I saw red': Gun owner, 72, says new online firearm registry system is too hard“[We] should be able to go into the police station and register over the counter.”31 Jul 11:47 PM
OpinionLimiting the fallout when businesses failOpinion: Other countries approach failing businesses more proactively than we do in NZ.31 Jul 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely ravaged': Ram-raiders drove vehicle 60m through mallA ram raid at Rotorua Central mall has left devastating impacts.31 Jul 05:58 PM
New ZealandMissing woman reunited with family as police praise 'massive' search effortFamily relieved as woman found safe five days after being reported missing.31 Jul 02:17 AM
KahuExhibition to celebrate the face and diversity of Rotorua menThe artist says her 100 Men Rotorua show will celebrate men in all of their capacities.31 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Hugely disappointing': Several stores damaged in mall ram raidThe mall car park is covered in glass.30 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandMissing Taupō woman Jan Burton found ‘safely’Jan Burton had been missing since Wednesday.30 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Taupō woman Jan BurtonPolice and Land Search and Rescue teams haven't found her yet.30 Jul 03:49 AM
New Zealand'It's pretty amazing': Young Rotorua man crowned the King of Crankworx'The King is a Māori from Te Arawa from all the way back home. It’s pretty amazing.'30 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandNew group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves''We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'29 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I’m still here with you': Meet the volunteers who sit with dying patients“It’s such an honour to be right there at this important moment in their lives.”28 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'We want our town back': Retailer tells of PTSD as National MPs hit out over crimeTheir comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.28 Jul 06:09 PM
New ZealandThis 11yo girl fell off her bike. Within 24 hours, doctors told her she had cancer'Her bruising looked like she was picked up and thrown around like a little rag doll.'28 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful': Crown hits back at suggestion case is 'MeToo fest'The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.28 Jul 06:44 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continuesThe former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.28 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandMany offers of help in search for missing womanThe 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.27 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium Debate: Perhaps it's a good thing if it's harder to get a driver's licenceOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.27 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandIcy conditions: Desert Rd closed after truck gets stuckPolice were called about 5.10am.27 Jul 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for itFate or coincidence? The community stalwart doesn't know which helped save him.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter, dogs, LandSar search for missing Taupō womanJan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.27 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandFair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documentsAlphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.27 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on violence chargesThe man's lawyer says the charges are 'domestic-related'.27 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandPublic have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.26 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandByelections required after Rotorua community board resignationsPolling day is scheduled for October 19.26 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Prolific thief': Shoplifter racks up more than 50 convictions'I beg you to ... forgive me. I do want to change not just for myself but for my babies.'26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandEight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'26 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The region with the highest rate of restricted driving test failuresLearners here need to drive at a 'much higher level' than those elsewhere, an expert says.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSecret recording played to jury in trial of leading entertainment figure'Playing with someone’s life': Witness makes claims about his ex and rape complainant.25 Jul 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessHow to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habitsOpinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.25 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Whatever!': Disbelief after Rotorua couple's big Lotto win“I wasn’t going to buy a ticket."25 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building a better mountain bikeFreddy Salgado is using bamboo, flax and carbon fibre to build a unique bike.25 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Tauranga home takes out supreme award at region's House of the YearThe building company took out several awards.24 Jul 11:44 PM
