New ZealandForecast wet weather halts Ngongotahā highway worksThe road is closed for work from 9am on Mondays to 2.30pm on Fridays, for about six weeks.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandImages: High-flying day one at Crankworx RotoruaRyan Gilchrist claimed a third straight Rotorua Air DH title on Mr Black.11 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandGang tangi focus: Police step up presence for BoP funeral processionPolice expect large numbers of gang members travelling from across New Zealand.11 Mar 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Ready to go for another 75 years': How a community saved its beloved theatre 'I think the cultural heart of a community just has to keep throbbing.'11 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandFrom leap of faith to class of 1996: Te Arawa greats hit kapa haka stage againThe iwi has the reigning Te Matatini champion and runner-up teams. 11 Mar 05:08 PM
New Zealand'I was going to get it no matter what': Bidder helps raise record $172kThe Rotorua Supper Club raised a record $172,000 for local family retreats.11 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandGrandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'11 Mar 05:03 PM
RacingClotworthys have plenty to sing about as the boys are backShaun and Emma Clotworthy have two high-class gallopers back from Aussie in their stable.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonDeeper basin under Wellington CBD raises risk of stronger quake shakingEven distant quakes like Kaikōura can trap waves and badly damage CBD buildings.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale sticks his oar in over pontoon plan that's riling rowersThe regional council plans to build a waterfront Maritime Emergency Response Facility.11 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Brazen': Masked trio confronts rangers at Rotorua stream over seized gearFish & Game alleges balaclava-wearing teens took seized fishing gear off the rangers.11 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandFrom school rock-wall to Olympian: Meet the Kiwi who can race up a wall in five secondsHe qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics one year after specialising in speed climbing. 11 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Wish I had filled up last week': Motorists hit as fuel prices jumpLocals and tourists alike say they're feeling the burn of Tauranga’s rising fuel prices.11 Mar 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel pricesIt was another 'disruption' for businesses, just as their confidence began to return.11 Mar 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second halfBut expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.11 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with wounding with intent after person hit by car in RotoruaPolice were called to Brookland Rd in Western Heights about 3.50am on Sunday.10 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandMurupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in RotoruaThe tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.10 Mar 10:31 PM
New ZealandTropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and CoromandelMetService said a yellow watch for heavy rain was in place from late tomorrow. 10 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown to be sold to Americans for $250mNZ Hotel Holdings said last year it wanted to sell seven hotels: First two about to go.10 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crownTe Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.10 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNot here: Locals block plan to build new medical centre on public reserve"The community wants healthcare, but they don’t necessarily want to give up their parks."10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
Wellington'There’ll be desperation': Uber drivers fear rising petrol prices will make job unsustainableUber faces pressure to lift fares as fuel prices surge for drivers.10 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandNia Glassie: Parole Board details how killer lost his prison laundry jobThe board has released details of its decision to deny Wiremu Curtis parole last month.10 Mar 03:34 AM
TravelHow to spend 24 hours in Rotorua without wasting a minuteFrom warm cronuts to craft beer, this Rotorua day hits every craving.10 Mar 12:03 AM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua returns with biggest athlete field yetEvent director says 'it’s obvious what is being done is impressive'.09 Mar 11:55 PM
White FernsDevine and Bates back as White Ferns name squad for South Africa T20sSophie Devine returns for her first T20 since the October World Cup in India.09 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Wellington'Not welcome in this region': Wellington leaders against move-on ordersThe Justice Minister has hit back at the letter, calling it "overly simplistic".09 Mar 09:39 PM
