Business'No problems selling it' - Buyers rush for $127,000 derelict property"I've had probably 15 calls in the last two days with this thing," the agent gasped.26 Jan 08:14 AM
New Zealand'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini bootedTauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.26 Jan 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenesTwo people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.24 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily First backs mother 'horrified' by naked swimmers"These 'show-ponies' should be told to cover up and do it at home," Bob McCoskrie said.24 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandMan charged after fatal crash near TaupōThe second crash will be investigated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.23 Jan 10:33 PM
PoliticsTolley proud of achievements as East Coast MPTolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.23 Jan 08:19 PM
TravelWatch: Air NZ hostess sings to passengers in incredible performance"She was charming, gracious, vivacious and the passengers appreciated her."23 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Particularly sinister' acts land kidnapper in prisonBlaine Maney comes from an "entrenched" Mongrel Mob family and has nearly 200 convictions.23 Jan 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFourteen naked swimmers leave Taupō mother 'horrified'"I just thought it was disgraceful ... They thought it was funny as."22 Jan 07:30 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Advocates rebuke council approach to homelessnessLeaked documents show council intentions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch22 Jan 04:07 AM
KahuWhānau Ora head warns minister over funding allocationIt comes as distinguished Māori leaders seek an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing.21 Jan 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRotorua's regional economic confidence soaring'There seems to be a lot happening in Rotorua.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Off we run': Family flee from Waihi campsite after unexplained sirenIt was only later they found out the alarm was, in fact, a false alarm20 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing man continuesPolice are appealing for any information about the missing Scott Beattie.19 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandShark spotted in the shallows at Pāpāmoa beachThe shark was about 1.5 metres long!19 Jan 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHei Matau Paddlers embody club spiritThe club won perhaps the most meaningful award at the 2020 Waka Ama Sprint Championships.18 Jan 10:36 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Defib dairy could be a lifesaver in HamuranaDefibs installed in Hamurana and East Rotoiti. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Defib dairy could be a lifesaver in HamuranaDefibs installed in Hamurana and East Rotoiti. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Jan 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOld hospitals leave patients and staff in painRisks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'There is plenty of opportunity': Apartment living could revitalise Rotorua CBD experts sayThere are six apartment blocks in the Rotorua CBD. But we need more, say experts.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Super RugbyFans flock to Waihī to watch Super Rugby teams in actionBut it's the Blues who earned bragging rights ahead of their round one Super Rugby clash.17 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandJust Jeans assistant 'yelled at' doctor's toddler, apology soughtHer 15-month-old son was playing peekaboo behind a sign when she was left "dumbstruck".17 Jan 02:25 AM
Rugby SevensBack in the mix: Blyde returns from injuryThe Black Ferns Sevens welcome back some real firepower for the Hamilton Sevens.16 Jan 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarmen Hall: People who dump rubbish at charity shops are losersComment: People continue to dump rubbish at charity shops in the Bay of Plenty.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information after series of arson in TaupōOne of the homes had a family asleep inside when it happened.16 Jan 05:17 PM
Super RugbyChiefs changes ahead of 2020 Super Rugby campaignChiefs and Blues face off in pre-season match at Waihī.16 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims Mayor exerted 'pressure' on him to leave lobby group"They wanted to know if they could 'trust me'" - councillor16 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandŌpōtiki to officially gain macrons: 'It's business as usual' says mayorDistrict name now aligns with name of the town.15 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty freaky': Shark spotted in shallows at Ōhope beachBeachgoers got more than they bargained for at the beach today.15 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandFour prisoners injured after prison van crashes north of TaupōThe accident happened on SH1 between Chestnut Rd and Ohakuri Rd.15 Jan 03:32 AM
EmploymentSixty sawmill staff lose their jobs, told over Christmas holidaysPutaruru sawmill goes into receivership owing up to $3m with 60 job losses.14 Jan 06:46 PM
AthleticsWorld champion and now a Halberg finalistLisa Adams' rise in the world of shot put has been impressive and it just got better.14 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandE. Coli in the water: Three possible causes for Kawerau scareBackflow preventers to be installed at every residential property.14 Jan 06:31 AM
New ZealandPrude or rude? G-string debate splits Taupō swimmers'Men in mankinis, women walking around in g-string bikinis and even the odd naked person.'14 Jan 06:04 AM
