PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAppeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera hutsTe Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the jobOPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn. 03 Jul 09:22 AM
New Zealand'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow memberAfter nearly three weeks of evidence, counsel have begun delivering closing statements.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Oh hell, yeah': Pensioner moves from leaky caravan to new elder villageSteven Connelly, 67, has shifted into a new home in Katikati after six years in a caravan.03 Jul 07:32 AM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandSmokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional FinalMore highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.Watch03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weatherA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.02 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandHeating or eating a tough call for some after rates rise, says councillorAnother councillor said his stance was 'disingenuous' after he backed additional funding.02 Jul 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'02 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandArmed police block Rotorua streetAn unmarked police car is blocking the entrance to John Rd.02 Jul 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQThe decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather loomsAn orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.01 Jul 11:38 PM
New ZealandRoad reopens after person hit by truck Police were called to the scene around 6am today.01 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandWhy an outspoken leader is resigning and returning to RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett is leaving Lifewise after 15 years for a 'new adventure' at home.01 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new developmentThe land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.01 Jul 09:42 PM
All BlacksDropped All Blacks loose forward re-signs with CrusadersEthan Blackadder is sticking around despite missing out on the All Blacks squad.01 Jul 09:09 PM
New Zealand'I love what I do': Hospital cleaner, 83, marks 50-year work anniversaryShirley McQueen's boss says she's the best to have ever buffed the hospital's floors.01 Jul 09:02 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 and flu infections rise in Western BOPPatients asked to wait in their cars as medical centres deal with winter illness spike.01 Jul 06:00 PM
RacingTrainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa ParkThe gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.01 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh delugeSoldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.01 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on groundA judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.01 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew heights: Skyline Enterprises' pre-tax profit doubles to $61mThe business' operations in Queenstown have reached new heights, but its casino is down.01 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandZespri teams up with Dame Lisa CarringtonBay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.01 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPwC says sell: 59-unit partly built Du Val block up for saleGovernment-appointed statutory managers PwC call in Colliers to quit an apartment project.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
New ZealandFresh weather warnings issued for BoP Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.30 Jun 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Where I needed to be': US high school the right move for Kiwi basketballerElijah Fonotia committed to Harford Community College to advance his basketball career.30 Jun 10:00 PM
BusinessData show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage paymentsThose most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.30 Jun 09:57 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate two overnight ram raids in TaurangaThe vehicle used was later found abandoned on Pitau Rd.30 Jun 09:05 PM
New Zealand'It’s a big deal': Young gamers chase international esports gloryPrimary school Rocket League players qualify for major tournament finals in Australia.30 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child onlineThe girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.30 Jun 05:00 PM
