LifestyleOn The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family businessFancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.05 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandRegion's first learning hub for migrant parents a 'transformative step' The hub is aimed at empowering families to better understand NZ's education system.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Springsteen is a pulse of musical power for the working classSpringsteen’s music resonates deeply, narrating my own story and struggles.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZCivil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.05 Jul 08:41 AM
New Zealand'Serious leg injury': Police probe after incident in MuruparaA man has been taken to hospital after being found with an injured leg.05 Jul 02:08 AM
LifestyleFrom the beat to the beauty pageant: West Auckland cop named Miss Universe NZ'She’s a police officer and she can wear 6-inch heels.'05 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural landA family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.04 Jul 08:45 PM
New Zealand'I'm proud of you': Sister's final message before fatal crashLily Arabin, 34, died in a car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link on June 26.04 Jul 06:03 PM
New ZealandMan admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson caseWilliam Tidd tried to sell the stolen items hours after the incident.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractorPeter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue TrustWatch04 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ringJudge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.04 Jul 01:08 AM
New Zealand'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 yearsTribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.04 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandVehicle found submerged in Gate Pā waterwayPolice confirmed the vehicle was stolen and unoccupied.03 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandMusic teacher's playwriting debut brings theatre 'whodunit' to lifeMatthew Sheard’s play The Beast of Burden debuts at Rotorua Little Theatre this month.03 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Mortified': BoP Harbourmaster acts to prevent another Rena disasterHe has banned large vessels from using the gap between Astrolabe Reef and Mōtītī Island.03 Jul 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comebackDamon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.03 Jul 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAppeal withdrawn over unlawful removal of Te Urewera hutsTe Uru Taumatua has withdrawn its appeal against the High Court ruling.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the jobOPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn. 03 Jul 09:22 AM
New Zealand'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow memberAfter nearly three weeks of evidence, counsel have begun delivering closing statements.03 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Oh hell, yeah': Pensioner moves from leaky caravan to new elder villageSteven Connelly, 67, has shifted into a new home in Katikati after six years in a caravan.03 Jul 07:32 AM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandSmokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional FinalMore highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.Watch03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weatherA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.02 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandHeating or eating a tough call for some after rates rise, says councillorAnother councillor said his stance was 'disingenuous' after he backed additional funding.02 Jul 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'02 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandArmed police block Rotorua streetAn unmarked police car is blocking the entrance to John Rd.02 Jul 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQThe decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather loomsAn orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.01 Jul 11:38 PM
