EducationFood rules change for ECEs after boy left brain damaged from chokingIt's a bittersweet victory for a family of a little boy left brain damaged after choking.10 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 3D art and farm tours bouncing back with a new cafe openingNew cafe open for business Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorationsToday marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.08 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandInappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidentsThree soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.05 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the BayThe new drug trial is looking for participants.05 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No winners': Baby's death shines light on child abuseTop cop gives a voice to the voiceless: 'No one was speaking for baby Karlos.'04 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandPetition for WorkSafe to drop Whakaari / White Island chargesPetition signatories want WorkSafe to drop charges related to two helicopter pilots.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shorelineHe had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.03 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandCharges won't bring him back, says White Island victim's brotherWhaakari/ White Island tour guide's brother did not want charges laid.30 Nov 11:26 PM
Kahu'Treasured heirloom': Māori lawyer makes history with mataora'To condemn mataora is to condemn Māori, so we must make mataora and moko kauae visible'.30 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'We are fighting for you' - inquest into six epilepsy deathsSix New Zealanders lost unexpectedly to epilepsy the subject of major inquest.30 Nov 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug deals, fighting, screaming: Man tells of neighbours from hellResident speaks out about the behaviour of homeless people living in hotel next door.27 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt commits to bilingual traffic signs by 2023Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says the Govt's decision on signage is 'bloody awesome'.27 Nov 03:53 AM
New ZealandBaby Karlos Stephens murder trial: Jury finds man guilty of manslaughterThe two-week High Court trial has come to an end.27 Nov 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'26 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identifiedThe fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.25 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandJury hears closing arguments in baby murder trialThe Crown and defence have closed their cases in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapadeFirst it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.25 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in WaikatoMore rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.25 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandOne dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near RotoruaThe fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.25 Nov 01:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandMother strangled other child weeks after baby's death, court toldThe defence case has begun in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.24 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo doubt baby suffered 'significant' head injury, court toldShane Claude Roberts, 61, is on trial for the murder of Rotorua baby Karlos Stephens.24 Nov 01:50 AM
New Zealand'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found deadThe toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.23 Nov 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop frontPolice are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.23 Nov 05:13 PM
New ZealandPathologist describes injuries in baby murder trialThe jury is being asked whether the accused is responsible for the death.23 Nov 02:45 AM
CrimeDouble hit: TVs, computers stolen in twin CBD burglariesDigital Natives Academy and Te Pālace have been ransacked by thieves.22 Nov 06:09 PM
New ZealandBay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurtPolice are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.22 Nov 02:40 AM
CrimeCritically injured woman flown to Tauranga HospitalThe woman, believed to be in her 20s, is in a critical condition.21 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead near Sulphur PointPolice staff are near a pool on the sulphur flats off Hatupatu Dr.19 Nov 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLockdown attack: Drug dealer badly beaten for selling sugar as methThe drug dealer beaten up during lockdown suffered potentially lifelong head injuries.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools in talks with Govt to get 150 foreign students and parents into NZFamilies would pay for their stay in quarantine hotels.17 Nov 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealingPresident of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.16 Nov 10:47 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapūCouncil unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Nov 04:53 AM
