KahuWorld champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the YearDr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.29 Nov 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable:' Murder victim's sister told off by judge for reading pre-approved statementThe judge then made the rare move of not letting Paula Beilby back into the courtroom.29 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandLotto winnings: 17 players share $264k haul as Powerball climbs to $10mEach winning ticket player pockets $15,522. 29 Nov 08:18 PM
PremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'29 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we are28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor Bay of Plenty highway closed after truck hits power poleEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.10pm.28 Nov 05:33 AM
New ZealandHouse sale aims to raise $30k+ for Waipuna HospiceThe hospice must raise $8.4m each year, as only 43% of its funding comes from Health NZ.28 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSlip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summerRotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.28 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandDad 'disgusted' to see supermarket binning food after fridge faultWoolworths says strict food rules meant the goods could not be salvaged or donated.28 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandTauranga residents told: Pay up to keep asphalt streetsCouncil to explore street self-funding option for areas opposed to chipseal resealing.27 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning for Lake Rotorua, Ōhau ChannelPeople are advised to avoid contact with the water 'in any shape or form'.27 Nov 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centreThree hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.27 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandTimezone to open Rotorua arcade, creating 20+ jobs The first 300 guests on opening day will receive exclusive giveaways.27 Nov 06:32 PM
New Zealand'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'27 Nov 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
New ZealandWhite tūī sightings traced to thriving conservation effortVolunteers have trapped more than 3000 possums since the conservation drive began.27 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
New Zealand$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death'This sudden loss has left his family devastated.'26 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
New ZealandWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Cricket'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPaying it forward: Tech founders back new wave of Kiwi start-ups in record $70m seed capital raisePLUS: First investments revealed, latest Golden Visa numbers.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowningAaron Matthews' friend was on the shore fishing but couldn't save the 43-year-old.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Organ donation conversation could save livesOPINION: Organ donors are heroes. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice renew search for man wanted over mother's deathKaren Gilbert-Palmer's car was found the morning after she was killed.26 Nov 04:15 AM
