New Zealand‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attackAnimal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.29 Mar 03:24 AM
New Zealand‘Potentially magic’: Supergroove starts reunion tour with two shows in Rotorua'There’s a certain frisson and nervousness and excitement ... on those first nights.'28 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandName of rapist who violated drunk woman in alleyway to stay secretShe was vomiting from extreme intoxication and told him 'no', the judge said.28 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Once you get the bug’: Father gears up for boxing comebackDylan Pearce returns to boxing after seven years for Bay Boxing on the Dock.28 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcyclePeople raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.28 Mar 06:51 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandVape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footageOfficers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.28 Mar 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
New Zealand‘A staple’: Activewear brand expands in NZ after milestone launchAn activewear brand known for high-performance sportswear is opening in the Bay of Plenty27 Mar 11:15 PM
New Zealand‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketBooming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sportMike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.27 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$8m creative hub to boost Henderson’s creative industryMore than 200 players joined the discussion on boosting Henderson's creative sector.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit coupleThe motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brickHe and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of axe attack on police station faces courtMark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.27 Mar 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWill Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.27 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debateCouncil discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured playersHer name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.26 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police stationA man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.26 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man deadJustice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'26 Mar 07:23 AM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandHeart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinicPatients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police stationArmed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger. 26 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘It can be more rewarding’: Young duo’s mission to save feral kittensThe rescue aims to make stray cats friendly and ready for adoption.26 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School: Diamond jubileePrincipal Barrie Wickens takes NZME on a tour of Tauranga Special School in 18th Avenue. Video / Tom EleyWatch26 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandArmed police in MuruparaArmed police are stationed outside Murupara Police Station and at nearby cordons as an 'active incident' unfolds. Video / Ben FraserWatch25 Mar 10:29 PM
