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weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct saleAn injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.11 Apr 11:00 PM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
New ZealandArmed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashedPolice allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.10 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandInsanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trialThe accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.10 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau rememberedDoctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.10 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandHomeless summit in Tauranga to tackle housing crisisAbout 4000 people in Tauranga experience some form of homelessness.10 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near TirauA crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.10 Apr 06:58 PM
LifestyleCricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypseA US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.10 Apr 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young livesThe charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farmSaint Kentigern students will grow food and study ecosystems on the land. 10 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandPaid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship endedThe man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand15yo charged with murder over Kawerau death The teenager was taken into custody after a search in Ōtara, Auckland.10 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandReady to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to TaurangaOver 650 mountain biking riders from across the North Island will compete at Summerhill.10 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumShares'A huge relief': NZ stocks surge as US tariffs pausedMainfreight rebounded $4.84 or 8.57% to $61.34, reaching a high of $62.50.10 Apr 04:28 AM
New ZealandMayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favourTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale opposed the sale but still supported fighting the review.10 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandBottle store and tavern close after being stripped of liquor licencesThe closures have some Welcome Bay locals and businesses concerned.09 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandThe big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the countryAuckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.09 Apr 09:25 PM