New ZealandBoP dairy targeted by armed robbersPolice recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice find gun, drugs in stolen vanThe van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.15 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserveTauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.15 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centreLifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leaveOPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issuesOPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow much trust should we place in analyst advice?OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.15 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to Rotorua hit-and-runA critically injured pedestrian was taken to hospital.15 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandCrews tackle two house fires within 30 minutesTwo Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.15 Jun 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be aliveHazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.14 Jun 07:45 PM
New ZealandBurning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smokeCity's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.14 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandClaim councillor told another to '**** off' after 'true history' clashThe councillor says he did not say the words – but his meaning was correctly inferred.13 Jun 06:00 PM
BusinessHow the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get biggerThe new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towersOPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night marketThe incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.12 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandSex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviourSix people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.12 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandHow Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanksOne service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'. 12 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Waihi house fireA person died in a Waihi house fire this morning.12 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprenticeScott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge. 12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke man in court over 25-year-old's deathA Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.12 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the southA heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening. 11 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandNight market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incidentRotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.11 Jun 07:57 PM
New ZealandQuorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pauseThe council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.11 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felledFour trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.11 Jun 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programmePrime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.11 Jun 05:00 AM
MotorsportOn The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and actingLeighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.11 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandOut of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow communityThis weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.11 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.10 Jun 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishapA van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.10 Jun 11:50 PM
