New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake RotoehuPeople should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.30 Mar 11:27 PM
KahuCrown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti HāuaThe settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.30 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandLucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside townPowerball rolled over to Wednesday with a $6 million jackpot.30 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandFarmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into streamJudge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.30 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusingGDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.30 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for RotoruaTe Puia tikanga Māori experts proud to launch virtual map of Rotorua for Minecraft movie.29 Mar 04:04 PM
New Zealand‘Potentially magic’: Supergroove starts reunion tour with two shows in Rotorua'There’s a certain frisson and nervousness and excitement ... on those first nights.'28 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandName of rapist who violated drunk woman in alleyway to stay secretShe was vomiting from extreme intoxication and told him 'no', the judge said.28 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcyclePeople raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.28 Mar 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$135m distributed last year by iwi to membersDistributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketBooming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sportMike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit coupleThe motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of axe attack on police station faces courtMark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.27 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police stationA man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.26 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debateOPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandHeart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinicPatients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police stationArmed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger. 26 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attackedShe and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.25 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
All BlacksGrizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard manAlex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.25 Mar 03:45 AM
New Zealand‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'25 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorateThousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.25 Mar 01:36 AM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM