New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 28, in court over Rotorua deathNicholas Mitchell, 37, died after crashing into a tree on Ford Rd on Friday.18 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand'You have to adapt': How a family-run bar survived 21 years of changeThe Cornerstone Bar first opened in 2004 on Tauranga’s The Strand and is celebrating.18 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Where do I go now?': QE Health patients' fears as doors close todayThe Rotorua business had 1200 Health NZ patients enrolled and 2300 appointments scheduled.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat. 18 Dec 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNetball‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silenceJackson is demanding Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray front up after Jennie Wyllie's exit.18 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandWaihī Mine fast-track approvalOceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.Watch18 Dec 04:03 AM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandAuckland march backs Jewish community after Sydney terror attackThe march, starting at 3pm at Aotea Square, is expected to draw hundreds of supporters.18 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandFlames and smoke pour from car on SH29The burning vehicle had stopped at the side of the road near the Kaimai Summit.17 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Giving back': Rotorua shoppers help raise $288k for HospiceFunds help provide free specialist end-of-life care for local patients. 17 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unsaleable': QE Health buyer walks after Health NZ refuses to transfer contractsHealth NZ disputes that its contracting decision led to QE Health's closure.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the countryTemperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you $5m richer? Lucky Lotto Powerball numbers revealedTwo players have struck it big in this evening's draw.17 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandDelays extend planned power cuts for hundreds of householdsUnison says 569 Rotorua customers were affected across three suburbs.17 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt white van and discarded items after Rotorua man found deadNicholas Patrick Mitchell, 37, was found dead in a vehicle on Ford Rd on Friday evening.17 Dec 05:28 AM
Black Caps'Resilience is our motto': Black Cap juggles injury, wife's leukaemia battle and dad's strokeBlair Tickner has opened up on family health battles after his injury blow.17 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries in SH2 crash north of KatikatiThe road has reopened after being closed following a crash involving a truck and a van.17 Dec 03:54 AM
New Zealand'So serious': Snapchat predator case sent to High Court for sentencingHe used Snapchat aliases to target girls aged 11, 13 and 16 across three cities.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Black Caps'He's ready': Will Black Caps hand debut to rookie quick in West Indies finale?Will pace or spin take the final spot in the New Zealand XI at Bay Oval? 17 Dec 02:30 AM
