New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand‘Biggest walk-off’: Unions plan mass same-day strike across health and educationMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers are set to join the industrial action.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legsThe S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.12 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's longest-serving councillorMaxwell becomes New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. The Māori ward stays intact.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': After challenging term, Tapsell wins Rotorua in landslideThe mayor says she's ready to lead Rotorua again after first-term 'hate and threats'.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandZipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top businessThe supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.11 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandSisters back each other through breast cancer after double diagnosisStephanie Samuelson was diagnosed in January, just a few years after her sister and mum.11 Oct 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor Tapsell said she is “incredibly humbled” for the support. 11 Oct 05:34 AM
NPCBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
RacingThe small-time trainer taking on racing’s biggest namesOne-horse trainer could upset New Zealand's biggest stables on Sunday.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcrete truck seriously injures woman pedestrian in WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the centre of the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 9am.10 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandTriple murder case: Court waits on medical, psychologist reportsA trial date has been set for February 2027 in the High Court at Rotorua.09 Oct 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
LifestyleMy partner was only 60 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's. This is what I've learntThe number of Kiwis with dementia will more than double in the next 25 years, study shows.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
RacingGrylls picks up favoured rides but weather threatens double dreamBeing the premiership winner has its benefits, such as getting elite catch rides.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Callous and violent': Police praise public after Rotorua street attack on womanA 39-year-old woman is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court.09 Oct 07:16 AM
New ZealandFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
