New Zealand'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres awayMassive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.10 Nov 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'08 Nov 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze08 Nov 04:48 AM
PremiumLifestyleTop chefs react: Restaurants on what they really think about Michelin coming to NZ06 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: Rotorua event helps families facing child cancerMC's daughter Stella was diagnosed with leukaemia just days before her 8th birthday.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua road closure to disrupt key route for more than a monthCrews will work Monday to Saturday, around the clock, to speed up repairs.04 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
RacingStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
League'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivationA recent North Island road trip included an emotional visit to his Rūātoki marae.31 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accoladeJudges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'. 30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
Travel newsHalloween travel deals: A wicked mix of haunted history, snowy peaks and epic cruisesFrom haunted castles to icy seas, these Halloween escapes are ready to be boo-ked.27 Oct 05:12 PM
New Zealand'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandPensioner spent nearly two years in cold, damp council unit then got evictedShe won the first battle but has now been evicted for rent arrears.25 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandGolf legend’s feat may beat world record after shooting his age 1569 timesIs Rotorua golfer, the late Don Boone, a record holder?25 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The new champ is here – Tūai boxer’s comeback fuels Olympic ambitionsHer next target is a trial for the Commonwealth Games in December.25 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriagePeggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.24 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandArt and netball - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?22 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attackerShe suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.21 Oct 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinal Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-onlyAll stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.20 Oct 09:27 PM
