PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safeCyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,18 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighboursThe Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport finds police 'oversights' in search for offenders who later diedThe pair died after fleeing police into the bush at Tongariro National Park in 2017.15 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries and traffic delays after crashThe incident was reported to police about 9.20am.15 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandPublic rush to lift car off boy in Rotorua carparkPolice are attending an incident on the corner of Ranolf and Pukuatua Sts.14 Dec 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just heartbreaking': Sudden death of schoolgirl shatters communityKimalyn Smith-Filipo, 17, died in a "freak accident at home" on Friday.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMāori-owned Kohutapu Lodge launches long-awaited products in time for summerIt's been a tough year for Kohutapu Lodge but the owners are hoping for a busy summer.12 Dec 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStalker admits following woman - he 'enjoyed watching her run'He stalked in a park - a report on the risk of further sex offending has been ordered.11 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."11 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketTop of the table clash: Who wins?Greerton and Mount Maunganui go head-to-head this weekend.10 Dec 06:11 PM
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
