New Zealand'Terrorising' teen intruder forces school into lockdownTeen girl not from the school allegedly ran through the front gates threatening students.06 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandAspiring young Rotorua Olympians smash swimming records'They are breaking NZ records and are on the pathway to go to the Olympics' - coach.06 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in SH1 crash near TaupōThe road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.05 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandSleep, stress and butter prices: Tough times hit hospo bosses' healthOne business owner said the ongoing pressures kept him up at night.05 Aug 06:41 PM
New ZealandMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
LifestyleWhere is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering raceWho will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?04 Aug 09:44 PM
New ZealandSH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairsSH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.04 Aug 07:54 PM
New ZealandWhy a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her overHow two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.04 Aug 05:05 PM
New ZealandWinter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'03 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: More twists in the US election taleOPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.03 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen 'terrified' after alleged street bashing by girl 'terrorising' schoolThe victim suffers panic attacks and nightmares and is too scared to walk anywhere.02 Aug 05:04 PM
OpinionLaura SmithDancing diary: Turbulence turns to steady progress in lead up to showtimePeople's Choice has also opened - get voting now!02 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile - Cori Marsters and Emma BaylisCori and Emma talk about their progress during Harcourts Dancing for Hospice practices.02 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a school competition is helping to create Olympic championsSelestino Ravutaumada and Ngarohi McGarvey Black were in the Rotorua Boys High 1st XV.02 Aug 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Pleading for his life': Mobster murdered fellow gang member, dumped his bodyKiller appeals against his conviction and sentence, with partial success.02 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandDigger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident namedWorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.02 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'A good mate, a really competitive bugger': Squash legend diesThree-time national champ Trevor Johnston always squeezed in a run to keep fit.02 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe investigates digger driver's 'tragic' death in Kaingaroa ForestWork at the forestry processing site has been suspended since Wednesday.01 Aug 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'01 Aug 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meetingThe councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.01 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandPolice appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti TokonaMembers of the public are urged not to approach him.01 Aug 03:17 AM
New Zealand11th person denies murdering Tauranga father ahead of trialA jury trial is set for early September.01 Aug 12:07 AM
New Zealand'You have robbed me of my safe place': 'Sick' prowler caught peeping on camera revealedJoshua Williams left a solo mum a note saying: 'Hey cute. What’s your number'.31 Jul 07:55 PM
CrimeProwler caught on camera sentencedA Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.Watch31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobeDamien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Oh my god:' Neighbour’s shock at seeing toddler gasping for breath in alleged killer's arms'I was just like, ‘oh my God’... she looked dead.'31 Jul 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accidentAttempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.31 Jul 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near WhakaariHis funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.31 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandHow 'friends with benefits' turned into sexual abuse, explicit videos and death threatsShe was a social butterfly. He left her 'paralysed in fear', unable to leave home.30 Jul 07:36 PM
New Zealand'For the community, he was their All Black': Provincial rugby 'legend' rememberedHe had three passions apart from his family – dairy farming, rugby, and music.30 Jul 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuriesSadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCrushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winnersIt's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.30 Jul 10:30 AM
New Zealand'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.30 Jul 07:03 AM
