New ZealandLocal Focus: Miss Rotorua all about beauty on the insideKoji So is one of 25 Miss Rotorua contestants. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandSold: Government pays $8.1m for motel to house homelessPoliticians divided over purchase of 0.66 hectare site at 265 Fenton St.21 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Three Waters loomed large at LGNZ forumOPINION: Overriding concern was accountability to local ratepayers would be removed20 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandBody found at Government Gardens: Not suspicious, police sayPolice were called to the scene about 10am.19 Jul 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBay Dreams lineup announced: Drum and Bass on the festival menuThe festival will return to the Mount on January 3, next year.19 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLast goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflectFamiliar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.18 Jul 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All he wanted was help': Mental health services turned away man who later bashed copsA man who seriously assaulted two police officers in police cells has been sentenced.17 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEscape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South AfricaOne family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.16 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandRSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygenFive to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.16 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandRSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virusCause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.16 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You call that justice?': Sex abuser given home detentionReginald Scouse took a boy to a church and performed a sexual act on him.14 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuRepresentation review could affect Māori ward structureLocal authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.13 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandGut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine studyNZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow 'guardian angel' single mum rescued an elderly coupleHemana and Sarah Eruera believe they met their guardian angel on a Tauranga side street.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandŌpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughterThe jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.13 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTeaching te reo Māori to 'the masses': The story behind a new app with big goalsNew app Reo Ora aims to be the one-stop learning platform for te reo Māori.12 Jul 08:24 PM
KahuWorld-leading app to train teachers in te reo MāoriThe initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand's education workforce in Te Reo.12 Jul 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers11 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo hurt in Rotorua crash, occupants of one vehicle run from sceneA helicopter was sent to the scene.11 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reformsEquity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.11 Jul 03:33 AM
PoliticsMeet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in breadWhen Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.09 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed himThe family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.09 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandFather jailed for 'severe beating' and murder of 5yo sonWilliam Sio, who beat his son to death, said he was 'not the parent of the year'.08 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandBrrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for mostAnother surge of gales and polar air is on its way.08 Jul 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Really good news': Iwi scheme will build $500K homes for whānauNgāti Whakaue wants to establish real pathways to homeownership for their people.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvetClaims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Perfect storm' led to father stabbing son 12 timesBreen Makiri went on a stabbing frenzy in an attempt to kill his son.07 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlipped ute Fenton St crash: Teen pleads guiltyAfter stealing a vehicle, he led police on a dangerous chase before crashing on Fenton St.07 Jul 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Emaciated' cows die as farmer says grazing them a 'burden'Many yearlings in the herd were half the size they should have been at that age.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in placeThere are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.05 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandCrisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for openingIt has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga05 Jul 07:20 PM