New Zealand'Where do we put them?': Rotorua school rolls rise but classroom space slimmingOtonga School is forecast to add 69 pupils, the biggest rise in Rotorua. 27 Jan 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount Maunganui 'misinformation': Did cutting down trees really cause the landslide?Two experts weigh in on claims exotic tree removal caused deadly Mount Maunganui slip.27 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega storeMiles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount landslide: 'Very difficult time': Husband escaped slip that trapped 'hero' teacherHolidaymakers say Lisa Maclennan woke them at 5am, likely saving multiple lives.27 Jan 08:34 AM
New ZealandPolice name two more landslide victims; Rāhui in place at Mount MaunganuiPolice say they are providing ongoing support to the grieving family.27 Jan 06:02 AM
WellingtonLongstanding Wellington bookstore close down after 33 yearsThe specialist craft shop is part of the capital’s furniture. 27 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Police name grandmother and grandson killed in Pāpāmoa landslideThe landslide destroyed a home on Welcome Bay Rd where three generations lived.27 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandWhy deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we liveTauranga City Council and the Government are considering separate inquiries.27 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorThe politics of a storm: How did Luxon, Hipkins handle weather tragedy back at Parliament?ANALYSIS: Not politicising a tragedy can be a tricky line to walk.27 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandFake storm images: Officials warn of AI-generated images of Mount Maunganui damageNetsafe urges people to check sources and watch for odd details in images.27 Jan 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
BusinessMount Maunganui's Syos shortlisted for £100m 'wingman drone' military contract'The UK is pivoting to a new way of war.'26 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandRotorua fatal crash victims named, police appeal for dashcam footageThe two-vehicle crash was on SH30 at Tikitere on January 15.26 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandTauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones, documents showEngineers warned in 2005 against building in landslide runout zones.26 Jan 08:07 PM
New ZealandA deadly morning at the Mount: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and whenWhy were campers not evacuated when slips had already struck before the deadly landslide?26 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff drove past three Mount Maunganui slips hours before deadly landslide – camperThe deadly 9.30am landslide killed six people staying at the campground.26 Jan 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Seems immoral’: Uncertainty over rising rents and redevelopment at Rotorua pensioner unitsPensioners fearful and confused as council housing shifts to a private provider.26 Jan 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere to live': Home of family forced to flee deadly slip red-stickeredThe landslide narrowly missed mum Becks Smith's bedroom in the Welcome Bay Rd rental.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's biggest tech disasters: From jetpacks to scooters and a $7.5b cloud mysteryTech dreams, hard landings: From jetpacks to scooters to a $7.5b data centre mystery.26 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui landslide: Recovery of six missing could take weeksPolice say the recovery could last many days and possibly extend to weeks.26 Jan 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandClosed cafes inside slip cordon call for financial reliefThey are torn between grieving lives lost and stress for their staff and finances.26 Jan 04:30 AM
PoliticsCouncil backtracks on CEO’s claim it had 'no record' of 111 call before landslideFurther inquiries have prompted the council to change its tune.26 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandNew footage reveals extent of destruction in Pāpāmoa landslide that killed twoSeveral homes were taken out in the slip, with rubble filling them below mangled roofs. 26 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe contenders who fit NZR's All Blacks coaching criteriaNZ Rugby now want an All Blacks coach with proven test head-coaching time.26 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandRotorua mayor tops donations and spending, others spent nothing on successful campaignsRotorua election 2025: Tapsell tops $15k spend, some councillors spend nothing.25 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: New video shows 'harrowing' aftermath of deadly Mount landslideFootage from 74-year-old visitor Bill Baker shows chaos at 9.31am.25 Jan 06:10 PM
New Zealand'We're hurting for them' – Mount residents mourn at vigilChristopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell drove from Auckland to join the vigil.25 Jan 05:38 PM
New Zealand'Unforgettable smile': Mauao victims remembered'We know our world is so much better for having had her in it.'25 Jan 04:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandA child’s candle glows as Mount Maunganui mournsThe recovery operation was halted earlier in the day because it was too dangerous.25 Jan 07:28 AM
New ZealandRobbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer FebruaryNiwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.25 Jan 07:02 AM
New Zealand'One very special four-legged hero': Praise for Kora in Mauao slip searchLocals have flooded social media with praise for the pair's dedication.25 Jan 05:57 AM
New ZealandCommunity centre opens as Bay mourns deathsHe Maimai Aroha is a place where people can come to grieve together.25 Jan 04:00 AM
