New Zealand‘Full strength’: Local rider triumphs in thrilling Crankworx openerAustralia’s Ryan Gilchrist clinched the men’s race, repeating last year’s victory.05 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auctionThe auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.05 Mar 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careKiwi food tech firm expands reach with major Australian aged care dealThe Pure Food Co will supply up to 50,000 meals monthly to Regis Aged Care.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposalPlus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua: Riders to watchRotorua’s Lachie Stevens-McNab, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Jenna Hastings among stacked field.05 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandPyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.05 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandTeen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seenThe teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.04 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandThunder on track: Motorsport park plannedDetails of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.04 Mar 10:20 PM
SportCanterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandEarly morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boatsFive fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.04 Mar 05:27 PM
New Zealand‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs diesDennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSection of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeksNZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.04 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.04 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘A pleasant surprise’: BoP, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide pollA Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.03 Mar 05:17 PM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillorMikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.03 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandBystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.03 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandIt's a boy! New baby kiwi for Te PuiaThe chick has been named Manawa and can be viewed in an enclosure.02 Mar 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the waterWith the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.02 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandHe shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.01 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prizeTonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.01 Mar 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘I didn’t know where it was': WNBA player’s journey to NZ leagueAshley Joens has played for three WNBA teams, but a team in NZ ticked all her boxes.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow the Love Grace Handbag Appeal can make a difference in RotoruaMurdered tourist Grace Millane's memory is being honoured through a Women's Refuge appeal.28 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fearsMore than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.28 Feb 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPort of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit liftThe port has run out of capacity - but legal action has blocked growth again.27 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandShould new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.27 Feb 10:00 PM
