New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism driveThe funds come from round two of the Government’s $70m Major Events and Tourism package.14 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandHow a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blazeThirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesHow NZ companies can build resilience through economic uncertaintyFinalists fo the AWS Company of the Year are The a2 Milk Company, Fonterra and Rocket Lab.13 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Evil’? Locals fire back as Wimbledon pub owner doubles down'There is no empathy that exists - all that exists is evil,' the pub owner claimed. 13 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandTop court clears way for major water bottling expansionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa says its kaitiaki duty will continue despite the loss.13 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Extremely worrying': Investigation begins after worker seriously injured at sawmillWorkSafe is probing how a worker was hurt cleaning a chain conveyor at Claymark Rotorua.13 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandTossed a suitcase: Trial begins over council bomb scareGordon John Dickson allegedly hurled an empty suitcase into council chambers.13 Nov 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New drug-driving testing regime welcome newsOPINION: The regime will go a long way towards making our roads safer.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCDC, Longroad, One NZ in focus as Infratil reportsThe firm sees renewable energy and tech markets converging.13 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 AM
EntertainmentBig names, no shows: The growing list of cancelled NZ concertsJelly Roll cancelled his Spark Arena concert last week just as fans queued to enter. 13 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandWild winds bring trees down in Bay of PlentyThis tree was blown down on Kowhai St in Rotorua overnight.Watch12 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke death: Third murder-accused named, two men face fresh chargesTwo people are now also charged with kidnapping and disfiguring another man.12 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyThe Brother who gave up All Blacks dream to build rugby greatnessBrother Michael Taylor spent 57 years shaping generations at Sacred Heart College.12 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand$15.2 million worth of drugs found in luggage at Auckland Airport Customs officers have seized an estimated 670kg of methamphetamine and cocaine in 2025.12 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandNgāi Te Rangi welcomes Waitangi Tribunal finding on Government's te reo policiesTauranga iwi Ngāi Te Rangi says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.12 Nov 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Definitely one of my superheroes': Tributes flow for Rotorua crash victimTwo people from the same car remain in a critical condition in hospital.12 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandThird person charged with murder of Tristan Oakes in Te PukeSix people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court this afternoon.12 Nov 12:38 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for BoP MetService warns the Bay of Plenty could see up to 100mm of rain by Thursday.11 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks southern access to WhitiangaPolice say one person has serious injuries after the crash near Moewai Rd.11 Nov 10:59 PM
SportWellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The UpHutt Intermediate School beat Te Atatū to book their ticket to San Francisco in 2026.11 Nov 09:00 PM
