Kahu'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants'We can account for where every dollar went.'02 Apr 03:12 AM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
New Zealand‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concernResidents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment CourtThe decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.01 Apr 06:39 AM
Entertainment‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roastedThe comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.01 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandHow a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny homeThe tiny home was stolen on March 29 at 4am from Rea Rd, Katikati.31 Mar 08:38 PM
New ZealandUS $550k surgery removes ‘95%’ of 27-year-old’s aggressive brain tumourRotorua woman 'blown away' by the donations she received to help pay for the surgery.31 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMagic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in RotoruaSaturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.31 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake RotoehuPeople should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.30 Mar 11:27 PM
KahuCrown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti HāuaThe settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.30 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandLucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside townPowerball rolled over to Wednesday with a $6 million jackpot.30 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandFarmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into streamJudge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.30 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusingGDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.30 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for RotoruaTe Puia tikanga Māori experts proud to launch virtual map of Rotorua for Minecraft movie.29 Mar 04:04 PM
New Zealand‘Potentially magic’: Supergroove starts reunion tour with two shows in Rotorua'There’s a certain frisson and nervousness and excitement ... on those first nights.'28 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandName of rapist who violated drunk woman in alleyway to stay secretShe was vomiting from extreme intoxication and told him 'no', the judge said.28 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcyclePeople raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.28 Mar 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$135m distributed last year by iwi to membersDistributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketBooming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sportMike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit coupleThe motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of axe attack on police station faces courtMark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.27 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police stationA man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.26 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debateOPINION: 'It is the people of NZ who are attending this future 'national stadium'.'26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM