New Zealand‘No chance of him surviving’: How a hot pool visit ended in deathWith no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.21 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandRotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?The commissioner highlights ministry 'assumptions' about Rotorua's housing pipeline.20 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandCostly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accountsJudge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandShearer dips out in record bid in TararuaJamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.20 Jan 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous decision': Drugged driver blames dog's death for crash that killed coupleCrash victims Jan and John Christensen are remembered for their community contributions.19 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investmentOPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash'He’s destroyed our lives.'17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youthsPolice and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.17 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandStay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'16 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandUnion mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms for nurses after attackThe nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.16 Jan 06:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'16 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandIndian High Commissioner plans new Rotorua gardenDiplomat and the mayor are involved in a community garden and sustainability initiative.16 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandRotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve trainingLeo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.15 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandTaupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.15 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The dates each Rotorua emergency housing motel must closeResource consents for seven motels extended despite public objections.15 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blazeWitnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.15 Jan 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandNia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.13 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to knowNZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.13 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidentsRam raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.12 Jan 10:36 PM
New ZealandNZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilantNiwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.12 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other placesA support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.12 Jan 09:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaultedA patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.10 Jan 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandRecord-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas AppealMore than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.09 Jan 05:09 PM
Travel newsUS traveller ‘shocked’ at hearing derogatory word in NZ'Does that make me want to move here? Absolutely not.'09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Trailblazer' on upskilling Kiwis in AI: 'We don’t have to be based in New York''A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandYoung boy named as fatal motorbike crash victimA second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.08 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reportsCouncil apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changesLocals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.07 Jan 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battleOPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.07 Jan 04:00 PM
