PremiumThe Country'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs22 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM4 minutes to readUp to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
PremiumThe CountryConstruction on region's first reusable milk bottle factory under way19 Feb, 2021 10:03 PM5 minutes to readFresh glass-bottled milk could be only months away for Rotorua shelves.
PremiumThe CountryWater use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running26 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM6 minutes to readLingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.
The CountryRedwoods Treewalk makes Lonely Planet top 10 list11 Jan, 2021 02:18 AM3 minutes to readThe local attraction was the only one that ranked in the country!
The CountryKatikati's Avocado Food and Wine Festival brings in thousands10 Jan, 2021 01:23 AM3 minutes to readIt was the place to be for food, sunshine and fine wine!
The Country'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline3 Dec, 2020 01:50 AM3 minutes to readHe had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.
PremiumThe CountryA beloved police dog handler died on 1/11. His kids say it was fate4 Nov, 2020 05:00 PM5 minutes to readThe 91-year-old died on Sunday, a date that mirrors New Zealand's emergency number.
The CountryCovid-19 testing foreign seafarers not practical, Port of Tauranga says20 Oct, 2020 06:00 PM5 minutes to readIt comes after calls for testing of all seafarers entering New Zealand waters.
PremiumThe CountryFuture of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared12 Oct, 2020 06:51 PM4 minutes to readAbout 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.
PremiumThe Country'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale4 Sep, 2020 02:00 AM4 minutes to readA consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.
PremiumThe Country'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm1 Sep, 2020 09:12 PM4 minutes to readLate spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.
PremiumThe Country'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft30 Aug, 2020 06:00 PM4 minutes to read"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.
PremiumThe CountryTauranga widow's big birthday tribute to late husband28 Jul, 2020 11:54 PM3 minutes to readHis birthday would have been next Tuesday on August 4.
PremiumThe CountryLocals weigh in on Waihi mine expansion proposal22 Jul, 2020 05:00 PM9 minutes to readThe project would extend mining in the district for at least another 15 years.
PremiumThe Country17 years of work: City's waterways to benefit from $2.5 million investment16 Jul, 2020 06:00 PM3 minutes to read"I haven't seen anything like this before," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
The CountrySisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return20 Apr, 2020 09:16 PM2 minutes to readTears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
The CountryTale of generosity as 83-year-old man reunited with 'little darling'12 Feb, 2020 08:28 PM2 minutes to read"I really am a happy chappy now."
PremiumThe CountryElderly Rotorua man's 'pride and joy' stolen on birthday11 Feb, 2020 05:00 AM2 minutes to readThe burglary happened on Ward Rd, Hamurana.