New ZealandSupermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle storesA health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.15 Apr 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf courseHamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office buildingIt is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandA 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodilsThe Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.15 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandA 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodilsThe Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.15 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandKawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murderThree people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.15 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandHow Mount Mainstreet's new team plans to boost local businessUpcoming events include a jazz festival at Easter and Community Curling in April.15 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for OlympicsMaddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Everything but the kitchen sink': Kōhanga reo burglary shockThe facility remains closed as whānau deal with the loss of resources.14 Apr 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.14 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowdThe Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations14 Apr 10:17 PM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changesPractical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.14 Apr 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationalsApprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.14 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice greenThe club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.13 Apr 07:17 PM
New Zealand‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homesNeighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.13 Apr 06:35 PM
New ZealandScholarship-winning nursing student is the first of her whānau at universityThe scholarship is a 'huge' relief for 21-year-old juggling studies, work and placements.13 Apr 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globallyThe S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.13 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were soldOne player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.13 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandGrieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogsThey are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby. 12 Apr 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga todayAround 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.12 Apr 07:00 PM
Kahu‘The building is a living being’: Māori cultural essence in spa designSculptures and patterns at the spa reflect deep Ngāti Whakaue heritage.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook usersThe offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Deer in the headlights as driver's near-miss caught on camera‘New undies after that one’ as driver has close call with deer crossing road. 11 Apr 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct saleAn injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.11 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisisThe Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.11 Apr 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatalGeoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.11 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bidThe Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.11 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute dayThe definition had created division within the military community.10 Apr 11:11 PM
