New Zealand5 weird things you didn't know about NZEach year, our country is shifting at about the same speed our fingernails grow. Here are four other strange things you probably don't know about New Zealand.24 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafeThe state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.23 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandPrecious carved club vanishesA precious carved club gifted to Rotorua Lakes Council in honour of late kaumatua Mauriora Kingi has been stolen.15 Jan 08:12 PM
EnvironmentCampfire caused Glenorchy's Rat Point fireThe fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.12 Jan 04:30 AM
AirlinesTourism: Too much of a good thing?The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.09 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Family join searchThe search for the 48-year-old man was officially changed to a recovery operation last night.04 Jan 04:59 PM
OpinionDialogue: An environmental crisis second to noneIt is an uncontroversial fact that the state of the country's freshwater resources has for decades been moving towards ecological collapse.04 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleStreet View - What do you like about camping in Rotorua?What do you like about camping in Rotorua? 281216sp12.JPG We're here until the 6th. We really love this place, it's great for the 02 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan swept out to sea in WairarapaA search and rescue operation is underway for a man who's been swept out to sea at Lake Ferry in the Wairarapa this afternoon.02 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandParty organisers dispute claims of chaosParty-goers who attended an unauthorised event on Lake Wanaka's Ruby Island claim safety was paramount.31 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandTwo people rescued on Lake TaupoBoat started taking on water early this morning.29 Dec 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Half-wits' pulled from windy lakeFour people got into difficulty due to bad weather and windy conditions. Three capsized from their plastic yellow skiffs. One was not wearing a life-jacket.18 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandClean rivers campaign ramps upA grassroots environment group is ramping up a lobbying campaign for more stringent "bottom line" rules around freshwater quality.18 Dec 06:09 AM
New ZealandLOTR actor slams 'clean, green' NZ imageA Lord of the Rings actor who now works as a tour guide operator has slammed New Zealand's "clean, green" image.17 Dec 09:32 PM
EnvironmentFarmer to trial new hazelnut varietiesRotorua farmer Alison Bentley has been awarded $50,000 to trial two new hazelnut varieties not currently grown commercially in New 13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandLake Dunstan one of the 'safest'Despite tragedy at the weekend, it is one of the "safest" lakes around, the harbourmaster says, because of the clearly-defined areas for passive recreation, such as swimming.12 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandLake Rotorua Q&A: What caused the eruption?GNS volcano information specialist Brad Scott answers questions on the science behind the eruption which sent water shooting 20- to 28 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandRotorua rumbles: 'The village is erupting'Residents tell of fear after eight water eruptions of up to 30m on the lake this morning - the first geothermal activity in the area for about 15 years.27 Nov 07:21 PM
PoliticsMental health help wait times 'appalling'New data showing an increase in long wait times for youth patients needing mental health help has been labelled "appalling" by a local 13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage captured above NZA weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.26 Oct 04:40 PM
PoliticsCommunity board members sworn inRURAL BOARD: The Rotorua Lakes Council's Rural Community Board (from left) Shirley Trumper, Chris Sutton, Euan McLachlan and Bob Martin25 Oct 04:42 AM
Economy'Aucklanders abandon rat race and move'Rotorua Lakes Council has launched a major campaign to convince Aucklanders to abandon the rat race and move to Rotorua to live and work.19 Oct 01:46 AM
OpinionThree individual issues muddy watersCOMMENT: Environment, drinking water and charges need to be dealt with separately, writes Iain Rabbitts.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteve Chadwick's next three years (+video)mattmartinserious.eps*Rotorua mayoralty results 2013- Steve Chadwick 11,630- Kevin Winters 4789- Rob Kent 2462- Janine RangiMarie 09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDetergent that smells like New ZealandA North American dishwashing liquid claims to smell like 'New Zealand springs' - let's hope they don't mean Rotorua.08 Oct 10:30 AM
New ZealandAnglers could win $10,000Anglers could become $10,000 richer if they catch a special green-tagged fish released in the Rotorua lakes for the opening of the summer fishing season.01 Oct 06:20 AM
New Zealand$10k green tag trout 'out there somewhere'Somewhere in one of three Rotorua lakes is a fish that can net someone $10,000 - and "all you have to do is catch it". Fish and Game 27 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandLake Pupuke gets all-clearA freshwater lake behind North Shore Hospital, in Auckland, has been reopened to fishing after a diesel spill last month.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWallabies a major threat to indigenous forestsA cousin of the kangaroo could wreak havoc if it spreads through the Kaimai and Urewera ranges, conservationists fear.26 Feb 01:48 AM
SportTeen kayaker thrilled from mentoring paddlersKayaker Jamie Slessor-White may be a bit better than your average weekend warrior but most of his focus at this weekend's Blue Lakes 2 Canoe Racing Regatta will be on those around him.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew national standards for lakes and riversThe Green Party has dismissed the new bottom lines as "weak" and argues the measures mean rivers will only have to be clean enough for wading or boating.03 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandBoaties are back after Dart River slipCommercial and recreational boating has resumed on the Dart River, near Queenstown, following a major slip at Sandy Bluff at the weekend.08 Jan 06:28 PM
