Election 2026: Rotorua Lakes councillor Fisher Wang enters MP race
Wang was just 8 years old the last time Rotorua had a Labour MP. In 2019, as a…
Rotorua courthouse air conditioning failure delays sexual assault jury trial
WorkSafe’s recommended temperature for sedentary work environments is 19-24C in summer and 18-22C in winter. Ministry of Justice…
Rotorua Lakes Council writes off $12.4m IT system after move to cloud
The move came after the provider, TechnologyOne, advised the council in September 2021 that it would end support…
Rotorua Māori showband legend Ronnie Ransfield dies aged 82
In August 2016, he returned home to be officially awarded Vietnam War medals from the New Zealand Defence…
Rotorua hotel investment: Copthorne on Fenton St is up for sale
All are taking visitors again since the Government shut down emergency housing in December. Many are now refurbished.…
Rotorua homicide: Two more face accessory charges over death of Nicholas Mitchell
Police said his injuries were not consistent with a crash, and they began a homicide investigation. Te Kani…
Rotorua triple murder trial delayed: New date set for Justin Jeffries case
Jeffries is also charged with wounding Adam Sour with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on September 23…
Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack
“I don’t want to sit here and listen to that,” she said, telling her fellow councillors she was…
Convicted Rotorua child abducter John Tekuru found outside school, at playground, after prison release
That data went on to find him in breach of his prison release conditions, which state that he…
Rotorua premiere: Sgt. Haane film tells story of 28th Māori Battalion soldier Haane Manahi
Sergeant Haane Manahi of the Maori Battalion was recommended for the Victoria Cross for bravery during World War…
Lotto and Powerball results: $14.3m win and 13 second division prizes
The prize was made up of $14m from Powerball first division and $333,333 from Lotto first division. Two…
Rotorua burglaries: Police seek owners of stolen tools and camping gear
“If you have been the victim of a burglary in Rotorua, likely from a garden shed or garage…