New ZealandSH5 Rangitaiki crash causes serious injuriesMotorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond.13 Mar 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly exciting’: Plans for luxury waterfront hotelThe hotel will feature a pool, rooftop bar, gym, conference rooms and 197 guest rooms.13 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandMother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injuryHer 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.13 Mar 07:01 PM
New Zealand‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
New Zealand'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelDog joining your beach walk? What you need to knowHow to protect wildlife from your dog (and keep them safe too).12 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition workedPolice positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies. 12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/hMayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.12 Mar 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash inTwo of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two monthsMembers didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandEscape from custody: Police search for man with eye injuryHe was wearing a white shirt and blue trousers and has a injury to his right eye.11 Mar 07:40 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandRotorua pedestrian death: Why a grieving son supports the driver who killed his fatherDaniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.11 Mar 04:04 PM
New ZealandThe ‘dream’ worked: Crankworx wraps with high praiseRotorua riders give their home town a reason to be proud.11 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandKidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordealFriend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.10 Mar 06:29 PM
New Zealand‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua actor, 12, lands her first role on iconic showSo much 'beautiful, untapped talent' in the Bay of Plenty.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titlesElite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.08 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandRising stars: Bringer and Druwen shine at Crankworx highlight eventThe event was moved due to forecast strong winds.08 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandHIV on the rise for heterosexuals, why Māori wāhine are particularly at riskPeople in Aotearoa living with HIV increased by 235 this year, up 74% from 2023.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMusic event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refundThe Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed. 07 Mar 06:29 AM
New ZealandRising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off ChampsDay three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.07 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.07 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandRotorua personalities get their kicks from a good causeThe event raises money for food parcels and services for people in need.06 Mar 08:49 PM
New ZealandShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: New public transport fare systemRotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.06 Mar 03:50 PM
New Zealand‘You’re a god and nothing can stop you': The rush of CrankworxElite mountain bikers descend on Rotorua for 2025 event.06 Mar 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investingAvoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.06 Mar 01:01 AM
