New ZealandA deadly morning at the Mount: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and whenWhy were campers not evacuated when slips had already struck before the deadly landslide?26 Jan 06:17 PM
New Zealand'Seems immoral’: Uncertainty over rising rents and redevelopment at Rotorua pensioner unitsPensioners fearful and confused as council housing shifts to a private provider.26 Jan 05:05 PM
WellingtonGot silver jewellery gathering dust? It's worth more than you might thinkWith the price of silver rising over 200%, jewellers are paying a pretty penny.26 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew footage reveals extent of destruction in Pāpāmoa landslide that killed twoSeveral homes were taken out in the slip, with rubble filling them below mangled roofs. 26 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandRotorua mayor tops donations and spending, others spent nothing on successful campaignsRotorua election 2025: Tapsell tops $15k spend, some councillors spend nothing.25 Jan 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Unforgettable smile': Mauao victims remembered'We know our world is so much better for having had her in it.'25 Jan 04:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerWhy 2026 share targets are more compass than GPS for investorsOPINION: The median strategist pick of 7700 implies a 12.5% gain from last year.25 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty landslides: Before-and-after images show deadly scale of slipsSix people were lost in the massive landslide at the beachside park.25 Jan 03:24 AM
New Zealand'He was my sunshine': Mum says life without son lost in slip 'impossible to imagine'This week, Max would have turned 16, a milestone his family was ready to celebrate.24 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandLong-time camping friends among six lost in Mount Maunganui landslideFriends say Susan Knowles and Jacqualine Wheeler camped at the Mount every summer.24 Jan 08:40 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry is just a word’: The power of Rotorua’s restorative justice process'Everyone has their voice by the end of the meeting. Usually they end in a happy embrace.'24 Jan 05:03 PM
New ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMatching bracelets, dress-ups and beach days: Teens holidaying together lost in slipThe missing teens are Pakūranga College students Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee.24 Jan 07:13 AM
New Zealand'A ridiculous situation': Overgrown gardens to be finally weededThe Rotorua Lakes Council took over the Te Ngae Rd gardens in November last year.23 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Every parent's worst nightmare': High-risk daycare child snatcher to be freed in weeksTekuru has served one year of a two-year sentence and must be freed soon.23 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonCyclist dies three weeks after crash in Palmerston North Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal bike crash. 23 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandFirst vote since 2019: 7 candidates enter Lakes Community Board raceTwo vacancies remain after a lack of interest and a death during last year's elections.22 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAmerican reality star knocked to ground during Auckland supermarket robberyThe mother-of-eight had been walking around New World admiring Vogel bread and crumpets.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Oh my gosh, it’s a landslide’: Heavily pregnant woman's terror as family flees in darknessThe couple were evacuated after a landslide hit neighbouring properties.22 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandViolent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housingHoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Born to guide': Tributes flow for Te Puia guide who died at geothermal poolA rāhui now covers The Blueys area, with tangi and nehu set for this week.21 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsRed heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse WrightWatch20 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgents weigh in on what's driving Rotorua's average house price upRotorua's sitting at $680,755 after a 2.6% quarterly rise – one of NZ's biggest bumps.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-yearA health service provider says the extra beds still fall short of current demand.19 Jan 09:17 PM
New ZealandSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal watersAbout 60 iwi, whānau and staff gathered this morning as the rāhui was placed.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandSummer hits the sweet spot: New late-night dessert bar serves 'thousands'Accommodation and tourism businesses are also seeing good numbers through the doors.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Stronger together': Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support seeks new membersThere are areas with no street coverage and a co-ordinator with an 'impossible' workload.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near RotoruaThe crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.16 Jan 10:47 PM
