New Zealand'Boys love playing in Rotorua': Steamers back at Hāngī Pit to face Stags The Bay of Plenty Steamers have two wins and one loss so far this season.20 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand ‘Verge of collapse’: Report finds Tairāwhiti among worst regions for heart diseaseHealth NZ is expanding cardiology access with digital services and visiting specialists.20 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua homicide probe: Police seek witnessesPolice said a man was found in a critical condition but died at the scene.20 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandStokedNZ founder Debra Brockelsby on what inspired her to start a business selling 'towelies'Debra is also organising a 'topless swim' to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Video / Megan WilsonWatch20 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandRotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the communityThe Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.19 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Disaster waiting to happen': Mobility scooter rider killed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclistColin Rondon was travelling almost twice the speed limit when he fatally hit Edward Duffy.19 Aug 09:36 PM
LifestyleNZ’s top toastie crowned with Canadian-inspired ‘nostalgic’ comboNow in its eighth year, the competition saw a record 208 entries. 19 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen's comeback: Entertainment royalty to lead the funHoward Morrison jnr will manage entertainment on the Lakeland Queen.18 Aug 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash weighs on election candidate'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'17 Aug 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economyThe local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.17 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSite of Whangārei's big cat park up for sale, future in buyer's handsThe sanctuary says it houses 13 lions, two bengal tigers, and one leopard.15 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Local legend': Community mourns beloved driving instructor Jackson Te Pairi taught thousands to drive over two decades.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More work needed to raise bowel cancer screening awareness OPINION: Figures are alarming as NZ has one of the world's highest rates.15 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cone standoff: Council workers shun traffic dutyRotorua council outsources traffic duties after union halts work over safety concerns.15 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandArmed police operation under way on Rotorua streetPolice are conducting inquiries at an Elliott Cres house.15 Aug 02:53 AM
New Zealand’My baby could have been an orphan’: Mum misses fatal tanker crash by momentsThe woman had pulled over minutes before the crash to switch drivers.15 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Nurses vote to strike again in SeptemberHealth NZ has asked the union to 'put patients first' and return to the bargaining table.14 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandDiesel spill in waterway after fatal tanker crash near RotoruaAbsorbent material was spread to prevent further diesel spread on land.14 Aug 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Challenging conversation' ahead as museum faces funding gapRotorua Museum faces an $8.3m shortfall, with staged reopening an option to cut costs.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandParents 'screaming' about ECE fee increases: Seymour addresses funding 'shortfall''There comes a point where you can only tap your parents out for so much.'14 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandMan in court for drugged driving causing toddler's deathIt is alleged he had nearly three times the high-risk cannabis blood level.14 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Unity, service, pride' - Rotorua Indian Association marks 90-year milestoneOver 450 guests attended the 90th jubilee celebration on August 2.14 Aug 01:09 AM
New Zealand'It could be a lifesaver': Cancer survivor's message as home screening rate dropsLakes' participation rate in home screening for NZ's second deadliest cancer is down.13 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandWhy do Cambodian bakers make the best pies in NZ? Patrick Lam, an eight-time winner, learned baking from his brother-in-law in 1997.13 Aug 08:12 PM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.12 Aug 10:30 PM
