New ZealandSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvents blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournamentsThe city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandCoping with grief during the Christmas seasonGrief educator Fergus Keith says waves of sorrow can resurface without warning.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's cocaine capital revealed: New data show the drug's use continues to soarCocaine consumption by Kiwis has jumped over the past 2-3 years. 15 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big billAbout 435 Pāpāmoa households on asphalt streets invited to choose - with a tight deadline.15 Dec 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Memorial flowers stolen as Rotorua homicide victim namedThe man died after a crash, but police say his injuries were not consistent with a crash.15 Dec 03:12 AM
Black CapsInjury blow: Black Caps lose another fast bowler for India tourBlair Tickner has revealed details about his recovery timeline.15 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandCocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Port of TaurangaThe ship carrying the cocaine began its journey in Peru and sailed via Panama.15 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
Black CapsBlundell returns, Hay dropped for Black Caps-West Indies test finaleSpinner Ajaz Patel also returns to the squad to play at Bay Oval. 14 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'We don’t do Christmas anymore': Parents' heartbreak after 18yo's crash deathA coroner found he was sleep-deprived and probably fell asleep at the wheel.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandThird homicide probe launched in three days after man's body found in Tauranga property Emergency services were called to the Fraser St address at about 11.40am.14 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandSurf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay BoardridersThe donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.13 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandMillion-dollar Lotto win in Waikato as Christmas promo adds $6m in prizesAn Auckland player also won $400,000 on Strike Four. 13 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandMan’s death in crashed van treated as homicide, police seek witnessesPolice want to hear from anyone who was on Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday.13 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrewery bets on 'hyper-localised' approach in tough hospitality climate'I think everyone really does want to support local nowadays.' 13 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: ‘Tis the season for the great cricket ground debateOPINION: Everyone seems to have an opinion on which cricket ground is the best.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTenants move from nine homes as Kāinga Ora investigates 'weathertightness issues'Remediation, redevelopment or sale of the properties is being considered.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Take a mask': Tour operator labels loos at tourism hotspot an 'embarrassment''We have had so many people complain about them, absolutely disgusted.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next weekHeavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.12 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings fallsNew Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.12 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Rotorua’s iconic QE Health to shut in a weekThe wellness business went into liquidation last month.12 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandCalculated gang hit: Judge condemns 'waste' as killer gets life in jailMongrel Mob president Teina Williams, 34, must serve at least 17 years for murder.12 Dec 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMovers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelledAfter Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.12 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessForestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major mergerThe merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.12 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandShellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOPPāua, crabs and crayfish are safe only if all gut is removed before cooking.11 Dec 11:51 PM
