New ZealandPassers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”07 Jun 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage schemeRatepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.07 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan who impersonated police had car equipped with flashing lightsWorking for emergency services was his 'calling' and it was his dream to be a cop.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand"Sustainability ... is important to me": Local designer to represent NZ at global sustainability congressTaupō-born designer heading to Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok.04 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandBayley Martin to take on fittest on earth at CrossFit GamesRotorua CrossFit Champion heading to world games.04 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora apartment plans 'now under assessment''All contracted work with construction already under way is still going ahead.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a weekPolice are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.03 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki driver dies at scene of crashThe King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 01:38 AM
RoyalsMissioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday HonourJoseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.02 Jun 05:03 PM
Royals'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and educationMaking pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.02 Jun 05:02 PM
RoyalsWildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and RotoruaKing's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.02 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandOne person hospitalised after crash between car and pedestrianInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.01 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interferenceCouncil says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.01 Jun 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceMark Lister: The trouble with non-tradeables inflationOPINON: Lower inflation doesn’t mean lower prices.01 Jun 08:01 PM
KahuRawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of PlentyThe Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.31 May 06:12 AM
New Zealand'The unthinkable': A decade on from news that changed family's lives'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'30 May 05:03 PM
New ZealandParent says rent rise will absorb tax cut, Mayor says extra police 'may not scratch the surface'Power bills would outstrip 'any kind of tax break' for pensioners, they said.30 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fenceAn ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.30 May 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Young, resilient, and rapidly growing': Third in BOP of Māori descentPlus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.29 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandNgāti Whakaue lawyer on fast-track approvals advisory panelTapsell chairs Ngāti Whakaue’s Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.29 May 01:51 AM
New ZealandBudget 2024: 'I want my taxes to go to making sure kids don’t starve'What Rotorua locals and leaders want from Budget 2024.28 May 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Really powerful': Why tomorrow's Māori descent Census data release matters'We should move beyond measuring desperation and deprivation … towards our aspirations.'27 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30There are reports of injuries.27 May 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'26 May 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMark Lister: Sell in May and go away?OPINON: There are definitely a few reasons to think we might get a few bumps in the road.26 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandThree people taken to hospital after tractor and car collideThe road was closed due to debris and an oil spill.26 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be moving into ‘eruptive episode’ - GNSGNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.25 May 04:58 AM
TravelRotorua is the staycation your family needs this winterWhere cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.24 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandFears and tributes after death of 'quiet bloke' found in natural hot poolLocal 'streeties' have shared memories of man who died in Sulphur Point area.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDancing Diary: Who would have thought stepping would be so tricky?OPINION: This week has been a struggle.24 May 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Don’t stand in the dock chewing your gum': Judge's advice to gang offender'It’s almost a year after these two fired a gun ... in the middle of the afternoon.'24 May 07:57 AM
KahuSword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his IwiSpecial ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.24 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Boaties told to avoid area after minor eruptionGNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am.23 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'We managed to save a life': Linesmen recall rescue of woman from sinking car in floods'As I got closer, I could see that she was starting to reach for air.'23 May 05:02 PM
