New ZealandRotorua homicide victim remembered as 'ray of sunshine'Temutu Ehau was a loved kapa haka performer at Whakarewarewa Māori Village.22 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled timesBuilding consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June. 21 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandParents outraged as child sex offender released into PāpāmoaOffender is closely monitored, living in a supportive home environment, Corrections says.21 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'The girl came to NZ 'full of hope and fun-filled excitement'. She left devastated.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandFour appear in court over man's death at Trigg Ave, RotoruaCharging documents allege they assaulted the man yesterday – investigations continue.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on the forecast': Possible heavy rain to hammer parts of the countryThe top half of the North Island is looking wetter this weekend.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandDid tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head? That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.21 Aug 06:00 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC's women's team A-League kickoff hit by delayA women's team will join the high flyers of the A-League men's competition in two years.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrews tackle house fire in MuruparaCrews from Rotorua, Murupara and Kawerau responded to the blaze.20 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa mum turned breast milk jewellery into an award-winning businessShe crafts keepsake jewellery with DNA elements such as ashes, hair, and embryos.20 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested in Rotorua homicide casePolice found a man in critical condition; he died at the scene.20 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandArmed police in Maketū: Warrant over Zain Taikato Fox deathMaketū Rd has reopened but public can expect an increased police presence.20 Aug 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Completely needless' death: Court sees CCTV footage of fatal incidentCCTV showed Richard Martin being struck by a car on Arawa St.20 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'No shred of support': Te Puna community appeals industrial park decisionWestern BoP locals worry about increased trucks on Te Puna Rd due to the industrial park.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Boys love playing in Rotorua': Steamers back at Hāngī Pit to face Stags The Bay of Plenty Steamers have two wins and one loss so far this season.20 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand ‘Verge of collapse’: Report finds Tairāwhiti among worst regions for heart diseaseHealth NZ is expanding cardiology access with digital services and visiting specialists.20 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua homicide probe: Police seek witnessesPolice said a man was found in a critical condition but died at the scene.20 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandRotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the communityThe Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.19 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandUK hitmakers Rudimental to headline expanded NYE festivalFamous Last Words returns to Bay Park Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2025. 19 Aug 09:40 PM
LifestyleNZ’s top toastie crowned with Canadian-inspired ‘nostalgic’ comboNow in its eighth year, the competition saw a record 208 entries. 19 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHuge hail storm batters Bay of PlentyA severe hailstorm hit Bay of Plenty, with hail so heavy it blanketed the ground in a thick white layer.Watch19 Aug 07:34 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen's comeback: Entertainment royalty to lead the funHoward Morrison jnr will manage entertainment on the Lakeland Queen.18 Aug 08:05 PM
New Zealand'It's not a luxury': Disabled woman denied funding for wheelchair repair'I’m asking to be able to get out of my wheelchair on my own.'18 Aug 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairoa's fourth mayoral candidate is a flood victim wanting to stop another one'Younger people are the ones going to take over and we don’t want to leave a mess.'18 Aug 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor fears patients may face 'months' on surgery waitlist after funding change'This decision has caused a major disaster - almost - for people with skin cancer.'17 Aug 10:12 PM
