New Zealand'Horrific' spate of fatal crashes leaves 13 dead in one weekNZTA has recorded 35 deaths on New Zealand roads over April.29 Apr 10:22 PM
New Zealand'E. coli floating past our back door': Homeowner pleads for flooding helpA resident is urging officials to investigate the cause of the issue and offer solutions.29 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandTwo killed in crash between car and truck, SH1 reopensFirefighters from Tokoroa, Putāruru and Rotorua were at the scene late into the night.29 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandHousing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site The court kept the authority but cut the housing area to under half the site.29 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Would mean everything to me': Te Puke jet sport racer eyes world finalsThe 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.29 Apr 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKiwi schools grind out wins at Sanix rugby tournamentRotorua Boys’ High edged Osaka Toin High 15-14 with a late penalty goal.28 Apr 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each regionWho to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.28 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandHow a fake business and Covid relief cash became one man's $37k gambling potGlen Allan Rumble set up RumbleboysNZ but the company never actually traded.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMāori rugby great dies in crash on way to Anzac dawn serviceHe captained the Māori All Blacks and played 156 games for Bay of Plenty.28 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandSon jailed after neglect caused mum's deathA decade of care, then collapse: the case was described as a 'tragedy' for everyone.28 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate Rotorua dental surgery fireThe fire began in a rubbish bin before spreading into the roof space.27 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in TaranakiThe road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.27 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandTurning tragedy into hope: Mum writes book after son's 'unthinkable' deathMichael Pilaar was 19 when he died in 2017 from melanoma.26 Apr 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.26 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand12-year-old designer enters national pageant to build confidenceEssjay Bennett's new clothing collection is inspired by Tāne Mahuta.25 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandToo Good To Go takes a bite out of Tauranga’s food wasteHow $6.99 surprise bags are helping Kiwis stretch budgets.25 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHingatu Thompson: Māori health being steamrolled by political agenda OPINION: 'This is not partnership. It is colonisation by another name.'25 Apr 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Two dead in Rotorua crashOne vehicle believed to have crossed the centre line before crash, police say.25 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandSoldiers who spent 'a lifetime fighting for us' rememberedGuest speaker Dr Donna Morrison shared the wartime heroism of uncle Haane Manahi.25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day in RotoruaLocals gathered at Ohinemutu for the dawn service. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua injures one, closes highwayPolice say the highway is likely to stay closed for several hours.24 Apr 08:07 PM
New Zealand‘Hard to fathom’: Maketū man retraces Tapsell whānau’s Anzac sacrificeEremia Tapsell traced a relative to World War I, and visited his grave in France.24 Apr 05:08 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survivalDavid Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: From stone walls to red poppies: Where our Anzac remembering really beginsOPINION: A child traces her great uncle's name on the Auckland Museum memorial wall.24 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeHow a 252kg meth plot used social media to lure teens into airport drug runsCustoms allege 252kg of meth was brought through Auckland Airport from Malaysia.24 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Tragic loss of life': Teen instigated vigilante attack over phone saleShe has been jailed only because no suitable address was available for home detention.24 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Rookie stars’ unexpected Rotorua visit leaves staff 'giddy'Employee kept her cool - then ran to grab her co-worker.23 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandChilled councillors but no cold feet: Rotorua council confirms 6.8% rates risePlus: See how much extra you might have to pay based on residential property values.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen golf phenom Hunter Edwards chases LPGA dreamHunter is heading to Michigan on a four-year golf scholarship at Oakland University.23 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandFrom McDonald's to MP? Popular councillor to run in general electionLabour candidate Fisher Wang, 25, was 8 years old last time his city had a Labour MP.23 Apr 01:06 AM
Entertainment'I didn't feel worthy': Director of new Māori Battalion movie on his hero's storyThe film links Rotorua with the living descendants of Takrouna, in Tunisia.22 Apr 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailReceivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfallTrevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.22 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Bonus day 13': Wife grateful after surviving chasm plunge but washout woes continueFive Ngapouri Rd homes remain cut off by the massive washout road damage near Rotorua.22 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandShow me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto winsAn Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.22 Apr 07:47 PM
