New Zealand'We’re so undervalued. There’s no respect': Teachers march through Rotorua CBDMany schools in Rotorua are closed for the day.15 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandMurder trial: Dead man’s cousin explains why she sent texts after fatal shootingMurder witness says her cousin was shot within a minute of arrival at an Ōmanawa property.15 Mar 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandZoe Hunter: There is no justification for robbing the local dairyOPINION: The cost of living is hard for all. But it doesn’t give the right to steal.15 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the teachers’ strikeOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.15 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We need them': Rotorua parents share why they back striking teachers"I think the teachers should get all the support they can."15 Mar 05:03 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't ignore the calling': Chemo skipped to help 'haunted' Hawke's Bay peopleFive mental health professionals went to support victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI'm a teacher in New Zealand — this is why I'm striking'For the good of the kids' I say to myself as I sit at 10pm planning tomorrow’s lessons.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandPopular mountain bike park 'likely to be closed for next six months'Forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Mar 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferersHowever, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.15 Mar 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Caring' mum who killed baby avoids jail - already serving 'life sentence' court hearsMelody Ngawhika was found guilty of manslaughter after a one-week trial in November.14 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandLifeline for dangerous driver who crashed into mum and kidsConvicted dangerous driver Patience Pari vows to make changes.14 Mar 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIPOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.14 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandExplainer: What striking teachers want from the GovernmentSecondary teachers are seeking a new collective agreement.14 Mar 05:19 PM
New Zealand'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thingDemand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.14 Mar 05:05 PM
New Zealand'We end up being everything to everyone': Teachers explain why they are strikingMore than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMalfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.14 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandHealth facility under threat after precise location of earthquake fault foundWhakatāne hospital’s acute mental health facility is under threat.14 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandMajor milestone for SH5 recovery with freight convoys under wayCyclone Gabrielle devastated the route last month.14 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandŌmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defenceTrial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.13 Mar 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters to the editor: Praise for hospital, Te Matatini performancesOPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.13 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after medical eventPolice were called to the scene around 8.46am.13 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Made every ounce of lost sleep so worthwhile': Te Arawa concert raises nearly $40K for flood victimsConcert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".13 Mar 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket storeThey courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.13 Mar 05:05 PM
New Zealand'We've had enough': Retail crime doubles, dairies targeted 'daily' by shoplifters“They’re doing adult crimes and not getting the punishment they deserve," one owner says.13 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuTe Arawa kapa haka crews entertain for cyclone reliefTe Arawa kapa haka fundraiser raises $34k for whānau hit by storm.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents invited to Kāinga Ora meeting about 16 new Kawaha Point homesResidents are being invited to a community drop-in session about the plans.13 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandCan you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competitionThe local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.12 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandCocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ societyIt comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.12 Mar 05:11 PM
Kahu'The crowd speaks for itself': Thousands gather for Te Arawa kapa haka concertThe event took place the day after the Lakeside 25 concert.12 Mar 04:57 AM
ReviewsKelly MakihaKelly Makiha: Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert - just what we neededRotorua's Lakeside 25 hits the right note.11 Mar 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverageIt's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.11 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strikeDemands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReaders share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retireOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.10 Mar 11:00 PM
