Racing'Perfect ride': Lawson-Carroll hits victory milestone with Rotorua winThe apprentice secured his 50th win with Diomedes in a $40,000 open handicap.19 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandNew children’s series filmed in Bay of Plenty premieres this weekendThe series uses drones to showcase tamariki stories from above.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandCredit card scam involved nearly 1500 stolen identitiesKarla Cherie Wickham was already on home detention for a large drug ring bust.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmersFarm conversions to exotic forests will be capped at 15,000ha annually.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Live her dream': Rising rugby star to miss team's finalRotorua’s Jordyn Tihore will be heading to South Africa with the Black Ferns XV instead.18 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
Kahu'So lucky': Rotorua writer, publisher Mairātea Mohi named on Y25 list'I’ve had a very rich inner world that I feel like I can best express on the page.'17 Jul 08:01 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI AucklandThis week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.17 Jul 07:58 AM
Property'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikesNew Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.17 Jul 05:07 AM
New ZealandRed and black: How Whaka plans to seize rugby gloryWhakarewarewa faces Tauranga Sports in the Baywide Premier Men’s final on Saturday.17 Jul 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firmsBradley is taking over a project stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.16 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandArrests for dangerous driving during funeral processionThree people were charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.16 Jul 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homelessThe council says that like all accommodation, the Village of Hope needs consent.15 Jul 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all? Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse. 15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestRegional finals from Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Nelson and Wairarapa.14 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivershipDeveloper Marcus Jacobson denies he owes debt and described receivership as a 'stunt'.13 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandMove or rehome? Owner's choice if dog's 'dangerous' label sticksThree complaints were made against Dolly for attacking and rushing at other dogs.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignoredInfluential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimePatient who tried to strangle nurse was arrested for violent frenzy at Mormon templeJacob Mataia's been sentenced for attacks at Mormon temple and Middlemore Hospital.13 Jul 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictionsThe couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.12 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuNo more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolationAfter 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.12 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentComedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days LiveNo cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoonsTheir gatherings involve burnouts, doughnuts and fireworks.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTearful hunter admits shooting and killing friendMark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-runOne man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.11 Jul 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.10 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer Judge urges Paea Vehikite's family to continue their fight to keep him in NZ.10 Jul 08:02 PM
