New Zealand'So serious': Snapchat predator case sent to High Court for sentencingHe used Snapchat aliases to target girls aged 11, 13 and 16 across three cities.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandNight market's return date to CBD announcedCouncillors voted eight-to-three to scrap the Kuirau Park trial early.17 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandTap, pay, bite: Hot pie vending machine a Rotorua firstThe launch follows Montana Group's takeover of iconic Kiwi brand Maketū Pies last year.17 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandCrash blocks SH1 between Taupō and TūrangiDrivers should avoid the area or expect delays, police say. 17 Dec 12:25 AM
New Zealand'A fighter': Teen athlete who defied rare cancer to reach 16th birthday dies She endured chemotherapy, an arm amputation and trial drugs to slow the disease.16 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
New Zealand'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington rideHe averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp. 16 Dec 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvents blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournamentsThe city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Huge demand’: Half of $22k Fill The Bus food donations distributedThe can drive helped stock the shelves of the Salvation Army's choice-model supermarket.15 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - surveyAll 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.15 Dec 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Memorial flowers stolen as Rotorua homicide victim namedThe man died after a crash, but police say his injuries were not consistent with a crash.15 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandGolden Mile returns: Major milestone hit in city's bid to restore reputationRotorua's 'MSD Mile' era ends as the final emergency housing motel contracts wind up.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s death in crashed van treated as homicide, police seek witnessesPolice want to hear from anyone who was on Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday.13 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Take a mask': Tour operator labels loos at tourism hotspot an 'embarrassment''We have had so many people complain about them, absolutely disgusted.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Rotorua’s iconic QE Health to shut in a weekThe wellness business went into liquidation last month.12 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandCalculated gang hit: Judge condemns 'waste' as killer gets life in jailMongrel Mob president Teina Williams, 34, must serve at least 17 years for murder.12 Dec 04:56 AM
New Zealand‘Evasive action’: Gardeners' close calls with traffic prompt flower bed shake-upNear misses for people working in the garden beds have increased from one in a year to 21.11 Dec 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua Night Market to return to city centre, ending 'foolish' trialThe council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months.10 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand'A new whare' for Christmas: Essential workers move into subsidised rentals The 28 Rotorua homes will be rented for $480 a week – 80% of the market rate.08 Dec 05:00 PM
ParalympicsFrom the pool to the velodrome: Siobhan Terry's cycling switchSiobhan Terry won four medals at October's Para Cycling Track World Championships.08 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRegistered sex offender had 100 hours of rehab treatment before reoffendingA Kiwi deported from Australia is now behind bars for sharing child exploitation material.08 Dec 06:00 AM
