New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHomicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbingPolice said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.31 Jan 07:36 PM
New Zealand'Bright lights, big city, black tie': Big changes afoot for beloved eventRotorua's favourite black-tie fundraiser will become biennial, with a new event in the mix31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resignsHe was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.31 Jan 06:47 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died at Pilot BayLaushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandDumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observersNo gym rats staring here, just livestock.31 Jan 01:03 AM
New Zealand$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining planA protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Just about spat my coffee': How five mates made a viral Google moment'We saw the car and thought, Why not?'30 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never receivedRobyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.30 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-timePrincipals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.30 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandScrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 containedThe fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.30 Jan 12:23 AM
New ZealandNew Rotorua Kāinga Ora one-bedroom apartments open to the publicLocals feared they looked like container homes when they first arrived, but today they had a chance to look through the finished product. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch29 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of TaurangaTauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.29 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandMedical imaging now more accessible in Bay of PlentyA new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.29 Jan 03:34 PM
Entertainment‘Awful’: Kiwi drummer faces agonising wait after audition with US rock bandStan Bicknell was one of 11 drummers selected from over 6000 applicants.29 Jan 04:47 AM
New ZealandCambridge Rd to open days ahead of scheduleSheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.29 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: ‘Direct attack’ on homeless or making Rotorua’s CBD safe?Locals react to the police crackdown on people using shopping trolleys for personal ends.28 Jan 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Just the truth': Author's Te Tiriti kōrero at Rotorua Library eventHer book, 'Understanding Te Tiriti', is a Nielsen bestseller.28 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead in BoP crashPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1am.28 Jan 06:07 PM
New Zealand'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua liquor store ram-raidedSecurity footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Jan 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25kThe Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.27 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandFour people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crashThree rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.27 Jan 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.27 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandAuckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?26 Jan 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levelsThe Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.26 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Operation Trolley': Police arrest 13, return 45 trolleys to Rotorua businessesPolice undertook the operation from January 21-23.26 Jan 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.25 Jan 04:00 PM
