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
New Zealand'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.06 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandMeet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 yearsShe says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua food and green waste collection to start next yearWhat it will cost eligible households.06 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandUncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovationThe heritage find was made during building strengthening works.05 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandTwelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.04 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelThis is what a US-based travel writer thinks of RotoruaWriter reveals the one thing that the US does better.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
New Zealand'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new teamHow sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'He'll be watching': The legacy of the Rotorua rangatira on the 20 cent coinHis legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.03 Jan 03:55 PM
New ZealandThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandOn a knife-edge: A young boy's fight to stay alive'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in RotoruaToo many people have died on local roads, say police.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Brave in challenging times’: Mayor, councillors share their views on 2024Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.01 Jan 03:59 PM
