PremiumPremiumConstruction'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heatingThe housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.13 Aug 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to lifeFresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.12 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandMum's $70k dream for son left disabled after choking on apple at daycareNeihana Renata needs $70,000 to learn to walk again after choking on apple at daycare.11 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandA 'good win' if Tauranga’s racecourse staysRacecourse could stay put provided the land isn’t needed for a new hospital.11 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandBus driver basher sentenced for 'ferocious and unprecedented' attackMan's perception of violence 'totally warped', lawyer says.11 Aug 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPremium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphonesOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.11 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandGlitzy night: Dancing for Hospice tickets selling fastThe dancers are ready to perform at the biggest show night of the year.11 Aug 04:05 AM
New ZealandGang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruptionAdditional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.10 Aug 10:06 PM
KahuRaukawa-Tait’s Rotorua election run will take Te Pāti Māori to new horizonsRotorua local Raukawa-Tait hits the election trail.10 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens, 'nippy' weekend aheadThe road was closed about 6.30pm on Thursday.10 Aug 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'10 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on SnapchatHe lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.10 Aug 02:32 AM
OpinionMerepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonightOPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.09 Aug 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathroomsIt comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.09 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandTwenty-five hour snow warning for Desert RdA cold front is sweeping north across the country.09 Aug 09:07 PM
New ZealandRotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housingLand valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.09 Aug 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPremium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Hosking and McAnulty's election betsOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.09 Aug 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Blown us away': Rotorua business awards finalists announced'We look forward to a great night of celebrating Rotorua’s successes in November.'09 Aug 04:00 AM
KahuRotorua food-growing course gives women skills to combat cost of living crisisThe initiative teaches traditional methods of fishing and growing food.09 Aug 03:27 AM
New Zealand‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire'I can’t believe it’s on the radar'.08 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teethThe victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Mall ram-raid: Two arrested, mall ramps up securityThe ram-raid happened last Monday about 2.55am.08 Aug 12:40 AM
KahuHeirloom cloak put up for auction by Australian-based whānau sold to iwi buyerIwi buys cloak put on the auction block by Australian whānau,07 Aug 10:11 PM
KahuTamaki's march against crime hopes to mobilise 1000-plusFreedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki wants to make crime the No.1 election issue07 Aug 09:11 PM
New ZealandSerial groper breached parole before indecent carpark actThe Parole Board found his excuse for the carpark act 'utterly implausible'.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: CCTV captures dramatic crash on main Rotorua streetTwo men walk away from dramatic crash caught on camera.07 Aug 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Stunned': Jury returns verdicts in leading entertainment figure trialAfter a three-month High Court trial, the jury took just over two days to reach verdicts.07 Aug 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Pretty much ashes': Te Kaha home gutted by fireA Te Kaha couple's two-bedroom home was 'totally gutted' by fire.07 Aug 01:49 AM
New ZealandAlleged fleeing driver: Arrests after car crashes in central RotoruaThe crash happened early Sunday morning.06 Aug 10:09 PM
New Zealand'High stakes': How horrific trial, PhD and Rotorua inspired debut novel'You can see bits of the city in the book. I really tried to make it exactly this place.'06 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo youths arrested after ram raid in RotoruaPolice were called around 10.20pm.06 Aug 07:36 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty awesome': Mother lands first job at age 41The woman completed the course, with a 90 per cent success rate getting wāhine into jobs.06 Aug 06:14 PM
