New ZealandSeven reasons why first-home buyers are back in the marketFears of shockingly higher interest rates are rapidly disappearing.18 Feb 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic': Sir Howard Morrison Centre reopening celebrated with Whānau Day“It was just really cool to see all the people... enjoying themselves"18 Feb 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hourThe adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 118 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiri Gillespie: Greater insight into teenage mental wellbeing a no-brainerOpinion: We should be learning more about why kids skip school17 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandChatGPT threatens language diversity in the age of AIOPINION: Writing itself is a technology that can be used to further inequality.17 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSir Howard Morrison Centre opening: 'Dad's legacy will live on forever'"It’s pretty exciting for the whole city ... because bigger theatre, bigger shows.”17 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandAs the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returningRotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil cancels Sir Howard Morrison Centre gala show after technical issuesTonight's show marking the opening of the Sir Howard Morrison Centre has been cancelled.17 Feb 06:55 AM
BusinessWomen’s race organisers slammed for holding event despite floodThe annual women's adventure race is going ahead this weekend at the outrage of many.17 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandSir Howard Morrison Centre opens with gala performanceOpinion: Sound issues mar what could have been a brilliant night.17 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandPower restored to all but a few in Rotorua and TaupōMore than 9000 households were initially without power on Tuesday.16 Feb 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first homeLiam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.16 Feb 04:37 PM
KahuFitting tale as Ngai Te Arawa head into MatatiniKāhu ki Rotorua: Tamatekapua is famous for his skill, agility and boldness.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLakes Trust boss going to job at Tari TaiwhenuaKaren Vercoe has extensive experience in governance and working for her hapu and iwi.16 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuKāhu ki Rotorua: Popular science and design fair back againKāhu ki Rotorua: Get those thinking caps on for next mahi.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Kahu'Being Maori is the coolest thing in the world': Kaihaka has haka in her blood"Whakapapa is very important to our whanau; it grounds us in our identity."16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."15 Feb 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Breakdown of society' a barrier for young people getting jobs, educationsSocial media and fewer face-to-face connections are also barriers faced by young adults.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightlyThe Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLakeside line up announced: Iconic event alcohol-free this yearIt's just over three weeks until Lakeside is back in Rotorua - the milestone 25th concert.15 Feb 05:08 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemeteryOne woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMauri stone ceremony for new mental health inpatient facility in RotoruaThe mauri stone was found on site during the earthworks which began in November 2022.15 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in RotoruaRotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.14 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLooks matter when it comes to shopfrontsOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.14 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in educationThe Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone GabrielleKeep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.14 Feb 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKelly Makiha: Why I wanted to be just like Ann the hostel girlOPINION: Kelly Makiha remembers why hostel kids are role models.13 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandMurupara boil water notice to continueThe testing of Murupara's drinking water is expected to continue for another week.13 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandMajority of Rotorua Daily Posts not delivered, retail sales still availablePapers have not made it to Rotorua homes.13 Feb 07:27 PM
New Zealand'It was one hell of a morning': Trees crash down around Sala St homeSala St residents have this morning woke to a mess as trees tumbled around them.13 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandFrom 'absolutely nauseating' to 'heaven': Skid pad neighbour opposes its resurrectionThe skid pad has been closed since 2018, but its owner is vying for its re-opening.13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandBefore dawn: Main impact of Cyclone Gabrielle felt overnightForests, roads and parks were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.13 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandAll you need to know about the BOP state of emergencyBay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.13 Feb 11:38 AM