New Zealand'Sheer manpower': Injured teen kayaker rescued from remote river gorgeAs weather kept a rescue helicopter away, teams hacked through bush to stretcher him out. 21 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandWarning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocationsNZTA revoked 440 commercial licences after finding false conversion papers.21 Nov 06:31 AM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling errorTouted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.21 Nov 05:59 AM
New ZealandAlleged Maketū Mongrel Mob president among 12 facing murder chargeSome of the men charged with the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Maketū can now be named.21 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandArrest in Katikati police incident after preschoolers evacuated, schools locked downAn early childhood centre was evacuated to a nearby college, which was in lockdown.21 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures for parts of New Zealand as mercury hits 30CUnfortunately the weather deteriorates for some over the weekend.21 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandRotorua's QE Health put into liquidationAll staff will continue working while a buyer is sought.21 Nov 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Too big, too old and dangerous': Businesses back CBD tree removalsThe council clears four hazardous trees near where a woman was killed by a falling branch.20 Nov 09:02 PM
New Zealand'It's a bit unique': First-time protesters plan harbour bridge convoyFisherman Ben Chissell says the protest grew from a Facebook post in October.20 Nov 08:52 PM
New ZealandFloatplane engine fails mid-air, pilot glides to safe landingThree investigations have been opened into what happened on the Rotorua scenic flight.20 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandPontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residentsRegional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.20 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
New Zealand1200 prescription mistakes found in probe after toddler's deathOne in four script errors could have caused serious harm if missed.20 Nov 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.20 Nov 04:01 AM
RacingPositive updates as injured jockey brought out of induced comaBailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall at Arawa Park in Rotorua on Sunday.20 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandSix dogs impounded after attack injures two in PāpāmoaThe owner of the dogs says she blames herself for the incident.20 Nov 02:23 AM
EntertainmentDick Move, Earth Tongue and Foley among 20 to get new NZOA gig fundingThis $500,000 pilot fund is designed to help local artists take their music on the road.19 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook MarketplaceShe still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.19 Nov 06:19 PM
New ZealandCity council calls for public inquiry into water fluoridationTauranga's decision followed a 1345-signature public petition.19 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesAI meets empathy: From algorithms to empathy - why the future CFO must be bothAI-driven change is reshaping finance roles and demanding new leadership.19 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plantTreated wastewater overflowed after a pipe broke, the council says.19 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claimTama Potaka says the city’s turnaround shows 'deliberate, co-ordinated action'.19 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
ChristchurchCountdown on for 2026 World Buskers Festival in ChristchurchThe 2026 festival will bring acts from 12 countries to five city spots.19 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway floodedAuckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.18 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabisThe double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.18 Nov 06:54 PM
CricketTeam Cricket unveil Jesse Ryder for T20 Black Clash 2026One of the most talented players to ever wear the black cap has signed on for next year. 18 Nov 04:01 PM
