New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
TravelHow to see the best of Switzerland in 8 daysSqueeze the most out of this incredible country in the centre of Europe.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy 30 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Rotorua; police seek witnesses, footage Police want to hear from witnesses to the crash.25 Apr 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage accessTranspower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.23 Apr 04:15 AM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake RotoehuPeople should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.30 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the waterWith the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandLake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’The 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade is on February 8.18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandScattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi sayThe iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
New Zealand'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIconic Rotorua business Duck Tours up for salePeter and Trevor Weir started Duck Tours after Christmas lunch and a few beers in 2002.19 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō man spends five years building boat from scratchTaupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan HutchinsonWatch16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDid material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.08 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencingA protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.19 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandRescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in JuneAccidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.25 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interferenceCouncil says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.01 Jun 08:48 PM
New Zealand'National treasure': Lake faces environmental 'disaster', advocates claim'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'20 May 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to homeOPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel newsSay goodbye to one of Australasia's top tourist attractionsA draft plan would ban tourists and protect the land for traditional owners.23 Apr 02:00 AM
