HHeadlines Read More Election 2026: Rotorua Lakes councillor Fisher Wang enters MP raceApril 23, 2026 Wang was just 8 years old the last time Rotorua had a Labour MP. In 2019, as a…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua courthouse air conditioning failure delays sexual assault jury trialApril 21, 2026 WorkSafe’s recommended temperature for sedentary work environments is 19-24C in summer and 18-22C in winter. Ministry of Justice…
BBusiness Read More Rotorua Lakes Council writes off $12.4m IT system after move to cloudApril 21, 2026 The move came after the provider, TechnologyOne, advised the council in September 2021 that it would end support…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua Māori showband legend Ronnie Ransfield dies aged 82April 20, 2026 In August 2016, he returned home to be officially awarded Vietnam War medals from the New Zealand Defence…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua hotel investment: Copthorne on Fenton St is up for saleApril 19, 2026 All are taking visitors again since the Government shut down emergency housing in December. Many are now refurbished.…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua homicide: Two more face accessory charges over death of Nicholas MitchellApril 17, 2026 Police said his injuries were not consistent with a crash, and they began a homicide investigation. Te Kani…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua triple murder trial delayed: New date set for Justin Jeffries caseApril 17, 2026 Jeffries is also charged with wounding Adam Sour with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on September 23…
SSports Read More Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attackApril 16, 2026 “I don’t want to sit here and listen to that,” she said, telling her fellow councillors she was…
NNew Zealand Read More Convicted Rotorua child abducter John Tekuru found outside school, at playground, after prison releaseApril 16, 2026 That data went on to find him in breach of his prison release conditions, which state that he…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua premiere: Sgt. Haane film tells story of 28th Māori Battalion soldier Haane ManahiApril 15, 2026 Sergeant Haane Manahi of the Maori Battalion was recommended for the Victoria Cross for bravery during World War…
NNew Zealand Read More Lotto and Powerball results: $14.3m win and 13 second division prizesApril 15, 2026 The prize was made up of $14m from Powerball first division and $333,333 from Lotto first division. Two…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua burglaries: Police seek owners of stolen tools and camping gearApril 15, 2026 “If you have been the victim of a burglary in Rotorua, likely from a garden shed or garage…