New ZealandTerry claims third medal at para-cycling worlds in BrazilNicole Murray and tandem duo Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges also claimed medals.20 Oct 01:15 AM
Wellington'Urgently seeking': Police release photo of wanted man in homicide probeJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car to Rotorua.20 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a weaker NZ dollar could be both blessing and burdenIt’s at a three‑year low against the Australian dollar, now around A$0.88.19 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandMud Maidens: Sell-out women's event hits Rotorua trailsThe women-only event drew 140 riders aged 11 to 59 from across the North Island.18 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Forced our hands’: Firefighters walk off job over stalled talksBay of Plenty firefighters were among 2000 nationwide who walked off the job for one hour.17 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandMan accused of armed taxi robbery appears in courtThe charges relate to an incident in Rotorua early on Thursday.17 Oct 03:27 AM
New Zealand'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandMan charged over disappearance of Jason Butler four years agoThe man faces a manslaughter charge after Butler vanished from the Ōmāio area in 2021.16 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandRotorua election results finalised: 'Delighted' Lee keeps seatUpdated: The final results have been declared - what the candidates say.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahīatua homicide found at Rotorua lookoutPolice seek sightings of a man, aged 40 to 50, seen near Tarawera Rd.16 Oct 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Cover-up’: Advocate demands transparency in child-snatching caseThe ministry first claimed no breaches, then confirmed the centre broke regulations.16 Oct 06:09 PM
New ZealandHighway closed: Two critical in South Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.20pm.16 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical after car hits tree south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Bryce Rd, closed for a Targa Rally stage.15 Oct 11:24 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver forced to hand over cash at gunpointThe driver was made to stop at an ATM and hand over his own money.15 Oct 10:26 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Back yourself': How a former Rotorua Young Achiever's dream came trueThe Rotorua Young Achievers has been recognising talented students for 35 years.15 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking into police station with an axe sacks lawyer in courtMark Christiansen told Judge Skellern he did not understand what was happening in court.15 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandTom Holland is on a hero’s mission – no webs requiredFormer pro mountain biker’s 'deeply personal' challenge for prostate cancer awareness.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikesMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.14 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandDairy owner, land consultant new Rotorua faces on regional councilLyall Thurston leaves the regional council after five terms representing Rotorua.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Every emotion': Candidate in close race describes tense 48-hour update waitKat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.13 Oct 10:00 PM
