Rotorua: Man admits taking girl, 3, with intent to have sexual connection
Tekuru‘s lawyer, Scott Mills, entered Tekuru’s guilty plea at today’s appearance. Mills suggested the court consider allocating a…
Rotorua power outages after weekend winds leave thousands without supply
MetService meteorologist John Law said the strongest gust recorded in Rotorua over the weekend was 80km/h. Tauranga had…
FreshChoice opening in former Smith City store in Rotorua Central Mall
Woolworths New Zealand, formerly branded as Countdown, owns the FreshChoice supermarket franchise, which is locally operated by individual…
Rotorua policeman wins court battle over $70 fine following i-Park app frustrations
“We therefore find that Mr O’Sullivan tried everything that was reasonable to pay the parking ticket and dispute…
Rotorua gang member Raymond Heta fails to get jail term reduced after his attack left victim paraplegic
The group then punched and kicked the man. When he tried to fend them off, they stabbed him…
Rotorua tanker crash: Diesel spill leaves human, cultural and financial costs
Fraser said immediate containment was in place, but full recovery “may take weeks or months depending on environmental…
Rotorua court: Charges dropped against well-known man after restorative justice hui
Crown prosecutor Kris Bucher said the Crown wished to withdraw the charges following a restorative justice hui held…
Rotorua court: Charges dropped against well-known man after restorative justice hui
Crown prosecutor Kris Bucher said the Crown wished to withdraw the charges following a restorative justice hui held…
Rotorua trail biker admits dangerous riding after being identified via CCTV
Stapleford said antisocial road users disrupted the peace of the community, caused damage to roads and were dangerous…
Rotorua fatal crash: Taupō truck driver was using phone when he killed oncoming driver
Tracey Hohepa said when they didn’t return immediately, her gut told her something wasn’t right. “Then I got…
Zain Taikato Fox death: Four more charged in relation to alleged murder
Rawlinson said the investigation into Zain’s death was ongoing. “Police would ask anyone who may have information of…
Māori wards: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell criticises Hobson’s Pledge for using her image, quotes in social media post
Tapsell voted against Māori wards for Rotorua Lakes Council in 2021. But in 2024, when faced with a…