New ZealandHunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responsesJohnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing. 23 Jun 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures 'mesmerising' Matariki drone showThe show used drones, lights and sound to tell Matariki stories at the Rotorua Lakefront.22 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandGuardian patrols extend to Rotorua Central mallA retail worker says she has noticed a difference.22 Jun 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the markOPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radarANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.22 Jun 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lit a flame inside me': Programme receives boost to support local menReferrals come from NZ Police, community groups, and self-referrals.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measuresOPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.21 Jun 09:56 AM
New Zealand'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following reviewTe Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.20 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandCrowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te PuiaRotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.20 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fireClub operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.19 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
Racing'Biggest question mark': Conditions a concern for Grande GalloGrande Gallo has won three of four races at the Tauranga track.19 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandRotorua chef denies arson of his own homeThe fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.19 Jun 06:00 AM
KahuOn The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech''We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.19 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandBlind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspectA motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.19 Jun 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rulesPeter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.18 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of GuinnessReg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.18 Jun 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near youDrone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.18 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines throughOPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.18 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatusA live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.18 Jun 06:32 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestSee performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.18 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton AirportJetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.18 Jun 05:23 AM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzzA large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.17 Jun 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new spaceThe building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.17 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge finalBlack Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.17 Jun 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats upAbout 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-runA motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.17 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandWhy Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community stapleThe event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.17 Jun 01:24 AM
