New ZealandYoung leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awardsChris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy. 24 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandSmall but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challengeKyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.24 Jun 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuildThe pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
RetailMajor supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claimThe supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.24 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandFatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattooThey believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the worksThe biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.24 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.23 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison CentreStudents will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.23 Jun 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe family campground split by a 100km/h highwayMotutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic. 23 Jun 05:00 PM
Racing'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watchingJack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responsesJohnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing. 23 Jun 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures 'mesmerising' Matariki drone showThe show used drones, lights and sound to tell Matariki stories at the Rotorua Lakefront.22 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandGuardian patrols extend to Rotorua Central mallA retail worker says she has noticed a difference.22 Jun 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the markOPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radarANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.22 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were soldThe locations have been revealed.22 Jun 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuseA recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lit a flame inside me': Programme receives boost to support local menReferrals come from NZ Police, community groups, and self-referrals.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash outAnd a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measuresOPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.21 Jun 09:56 AM
New Zealand'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following reviewTe Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.20 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandCrowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te PuiaRotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.20 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFrom the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fireClub operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.19 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandMore oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandThirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division drawThe $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.19 Jun 07:57 AM
