New Zealand23 Lotto players win $18k each in Second Division - where the tickets were soldOne player also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $48,170.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandWebcams capture possible eruption on Whakaari/White IslandImages suggested a 'small, low-energy' eruption occurred and quickly subsided. 30 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandTe Puke men in court charged with murder of Tristan OakesThe 29-year-old was found with a gunshot wound at his Te Puke home on Saturday.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into bank building, damaging structure's awning roofPolice say a woman crashed her vehicle into the central Tauranga bank.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandKmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleysRotorua's Kmart is among the first in the country to have trolley deposits.29 Oct 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill siteThe old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.29 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMother’s warnings emerge before fatal Pahīatua assaultPolice are searching for Jeremy Robertson, last seen in the Rotorua area.29 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel techThe five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.29 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested over death of Tristan OakesThe pair will appear in the Tauranga District Court charged with murder.29 Oct 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Locals helping locals': New platform connects home care providers, clientsIt aims to cut a fairer deal for service providers and people who need a hand at home.29 Oct 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud chargesJason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.29 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandThis calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 yearsJanet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.28 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandOne ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton weddingSharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.28 Oct 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCountdown to comeback: Owner of Rotorua icon eyes its long-awaited returnBut the Lakeland Queen might have to resume cruising without a liquor licence.28 Oct 05:00 PM
RacingMost big names denied Sarten Memorial start set to return for take twoThe rescheduled Group 2 race at Tauranga on Saturday will still stack up strongly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman accused of assaulting elderly person, stealing her glassesKurai Monoa Smith, 39, appeared in court over the alleged daylight incident in the CBD.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Te Puke shooting named as police hunt two menA detective says the two men police are seeking are considered dangerous.27 Oct 11:27 PM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand Police identify victim of fatal Bay of Plenty crash Three others were taken to Tauranga Hospital, three in serious condition.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'I've always loved competing': Rotorua athlete rises through US ranksThe former John Paul College student has spent three years at NC State University. 27 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?Global spending on pickleball gear is forecast to hit $5.4b by 2032.27 Oct 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fireCrews stayed on site until about 12.30am.27 Oct 06:08 PM
Black Caps'He backed himself': Have Black Caps found their new Trent Boult?Zak Foulkes' opening burst paved the way for victory against England.27 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandHeir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family membersWithout a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate. 27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
Kahu‘A model worth expanding’: Bilingual course connects migrants with Māori cultureMigrants from 10 countries learned English and te reo in Rotorua.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
