New ZealandGreat ball of fire: Mamaku resident snaps eerie optical illusion'It was just like this big glowing orange ball at the end of the street.'30 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayor plans new community safety hub after attacks on teensTania Tapsell said the hub would co-ordinate resources in one place.30 Aug 10:01 PM
KahuRotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-onMerepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.30 Aug 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Happiest little baby': Grieving mum gives back after cancer tragedy'She was so strong. She stayed her happy bubbly Hazel self'.30 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice deal with three youths after teen girls assaulted in CBD streetsPolice say they are maintaining more presence in the CBD.30 Aug 05:23 AM
New Zealand'My second home': Fijian teachers move to Rotorua with Govt grant"We are more than happy to contribute towards New Zealand’s economy."30 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of woman overdue from hikeShe was last seen leaving Ōpōtiki.30 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZThe fire forced the evacuation of the school.30 Aug 12:13 AM
KahuChildren wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - TapsellThe council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.29 Aug 06:51 PM
New ZealandGirl 'collapsed' after public beating, second shocking attack in weekPolice say they will be increasing their presence in the area, especially after school.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roofIt is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.29 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuNZ Fashion Week: ‘Like coming home’ - Rotorua model returns to runway'I love that the designer I’m walking for has got a good message'.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandByelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposedTwo nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.28 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Beyond belief': Second teen girl injured after alleged assault outside Rotorua LibraryIt comes less than a week after an intermediate student was left bloodied in the area.28 Aug 07:40 PM
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New ZealandTaupō man appears in court accused of murderDefendant has been remanded in custody.28 Aug 06:44 AM
New Zealand'David vs Goliath': Small kura up against big schools in hockey nationalsHistory will be created this week.27 Aug 11:31 PM
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PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Landlords have left the industry': City's rental listings plummetFears mum-and-dad investors are being 'squeezed out'.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand50 years, one hotel: Audrey Savage celebrates her time at Rydges'I enjoyed it. So I stayed.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
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New Zealand'Happy with her life': 109-year-old dies peacefully at homeMuch-loved grandmother died peacefully in her rest home last week25 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl bus stop bashing: Security firm's service cut weeks before bloody attackIt comes as Rotorua's mayor calls on the Government to give the city more police.24 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during CovidHealth and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.24 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The buggers': Visitor gutted after car stolen, dumped — then stolen againNot only is the car gone, but 'irreplaceable' photos have also been lost.24 Aug 04:01 AM
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New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on cameraSparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.24 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandStrava ranks Rotorua in top 10 mountain biking destinations in the worldThe city is one of 10 spots around the world considered the best.24 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandDeane back as Visions boss, still to sell security firm after misconduct rulingWhy Tiny Deane is back at work as chief executive of Visions of a Helping Hand Trust.24 Aug 02:09 AM
TalanoaPacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challengesOf the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl left 'covered in blood' and concussed after bus stop bashing'The girl came over and just started punching her in the face.'23 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A real measurable difference': 1300 new teachers recruited in 18 months'Teachers are choosing New Zealand as a place to teach and call home.'23 Aug 04:56 AM
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