PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The region with the highest rate of restricted driving test failuresLearners here need to drive at a 'much higher level' than those elsewhere, an expert says.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSecret recording played to jury in trial of leading entertainment figure'Playing with someone’s life': Witness makes claims about his ex and rape complainant.25 Jul 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessHow to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habitsOpinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.25 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Whatever!': Disbelief after Rotorua couple's big Lotto win“I wasn’t going to buy a ticket."25 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building a better mountain bikeFreddy Salgado is using bamboo, flax and carbon fibre to build a unique bike.25 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Tauranga home takes out supreme award at region's House of the YearThe building company took out several awards.24 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandRotorua’s Craig Geater awarded rare honour at Tour de FranceGeater is currently head mechanic for Team Jayco Alula.24 Jul 10:44 PM
New ZealandThe Good, the Bad, and the Annoying: Uncovering the worst driving habitsHabits that drive road users up the wall.24 Jul 06:26 PM
New ZealandFrom tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits'It only takes a second or two of inattention to kill a pedestrian.'24 Jul 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."24 Jul 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for AustraliaOpinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.24 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandMissing Rotorua children found safeThe pair had not been seen by family since Sunday afternoon.23 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandRotorua's new Kāinga Ora housing: What it’s really like living thereResidents grateful for the opportunity to live in new, warm and dry houses.23 Jul 06:02 PM
New ZealandCrane company boss slams state of NZ roads'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a perfectionist': Dance couple to deliver spins, sequins and sparklesMegan Romanes and Tristan Thomas are ready to take the stage at this year's competition.23 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua family home extensively damaged in blazeA fire investigator was working to establish the cause of the fire.23 Jul 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobsOPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.22 Jul 11:43 AM
New ZealandWoman suffers 'unexplained serious injuries' in Rotorua, police seeking helpThe woman was located on Wrigley Rd around 2am.22 Jul 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Beauty has no limits': Meet three of the diverse women competing for a pageant crownThe pageant has previously been the subject of a TV documentary series.21 Jul 11:38 PM
New ZealandPineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talentThe National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.21 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandExploitation of immigrant worker costs kebab store owner $48kThe boss told a worker he ‘did not believe in that stuff’ when queried about holiday pay.21 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Victims believed they were going to die that day': Bank hostage-taker sentenced'What you did to me, this terrible experience, will be with me forever.'21 Jul 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Labour’s campaign sloganOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.21 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandLotto punter $500k richer but prize unclaimedThe winner shared the first-division prize with another player.21 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandKorrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guiltyA man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.20 Jul 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s shocking': Illness fears as pensioners scrimp on heating to save power costs'No one should fear catching a winter illness because they can’t afford... heating'20 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuIwi rejects scientist’s claims about plastic pollution in Lake RotoruaTrust manager wishes consultation had come first.19 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandPrison plot: Phoney cop call gets girlfriend free hotel stay‘Fake it 'til we make it’: Plan netted hotel with room service valued at nearly $1400.19 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPlanned power outage hits hundreds of Rotorua propertiesPower is out in several suburbs until later this afternoon.19 Jul 01:21 AM
New Zealand'So exciting' Reclaiming her love of dance after life-changing diagnosisNathalie Macfarlane and George Taurua have the romantic dance of this year's competition18 Jul 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addictThe nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?18 Jul 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop three reasons for WoF fails revealed: Mechanics' tips on what to watch out forMore than half of vehicles inspected over the past five years have failed at least once.18 Jul 06:01 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanketIt's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.18 Jul 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.18 Jul 04:00 AM
