Mud Maidens Enduro grows into sell-out Rotorua women’s mountain biking showcase
Event Director Kylie Kennett said it was the perfect mix of fun and challenge, tailored for intermediate to…
Targa Rally crash near Rotorua: Witness describes ‘big ball of flames’ after car hits tree
He grabbed two large fire extinguishers from his shed and headed towards the road. “The car was a…
Police dog falls into geothermal water: Teo recovering after receiving burns in search
Johannsen, who suffered minor burns in pulling Teo out, has stayed by her side at the hospital. Police…
Rotorua Lakes Council election results finalised: Robert Lee, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait returns confirmed
Lee is one of five re-elected general ward councillors, along with Wang, Kai Fong, Brown and Paterson, with…
Rotorua taxi robbery: Driver forced to withraw money at gunpoint
“Thankfully, the taxi driver was uninjured but is understandably shaken by this incident,” Brady said. Just before 1am…
On The Up: Rotorua teen’s diversity essay a finalist in John Locke Institute 2025 Global Essay Prize
Kendall’s essay, titled Diversity is Fashionable, but is it Valuable?, examined the social and economic impacts of diversity,…
Lake Rotorua: Council’s $7.6m farm purchase aims to improve water quality
This purchase was made under the newly adopted Lake Rotorua Catchment Land Acquisition Strategy, which enabled the regional…
Beautifully timed ride helps Twain write impressive next chapter
Just as the mare looked to have the edge over Midnight Edition, he came kicking back, but hunting…
Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2025: Rotorua Canopy Tours makes history
A 24-strong team of judges shortlisted leading entries. Each finalist was in the running for the Supreme Award.…
Vote 2025 local elections: Rotorua mayoral and election results interactive map
Each local election involves multiple races. Everyone in a city or district has the option to vote for…
Local elections 2025: Tania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor
While subject to change, progress results have Tapsell holding a giant lead over her two nearest candidates, councillors…
Rotorua triple murder case: Court waits on medical, psychologist reports
Charging documents show it is alleged Jessie Currin was murdered in Rotorua sometime between September 23 and October…