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
New ZealandHeart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinicPatients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police stationArmed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger. 26 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attackedShe and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.25 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
All BlacksGrizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard manAlex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.25 Mar 03:45 AM
New Zealand‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'25 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorateThousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.25 Mar 01:36 AM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s deathA man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witness to fatal motorbike crashA motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.24 Mar 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-electionRevealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dipThe S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.23 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We can't expect teachers to be parents tooOPINION: 'School is about creating an atmosphere where students enjoy learning.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunchThe school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.21 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandMan died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detectedLance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash. 21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandIn by Christmas: Building of 28 subsidised rentals on track The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.21 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dead in BoP hunting incidentPolice were notified at 2am about the incident.20 Mar 11:24 PM
New Zealand‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programmeThe programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.20 Mar 09:13 PM
