New Zealand'Incredibly unlikely': Mayor downplays Bay of Plenty super-council fearsRural leaders warn against lumping metropolitan and provincial areas together.18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hot on my heels': Voss edges Moody as marathon records tumble in NapierMichael Voss won in 2h 19m 52s, slashing over four minutes off his 2022 mark.18 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Shonky methodology’: Mayor hits back at Whakatāne rates league rankingWhakatāne ratepayers now pay an average of $4508 a year, the seventh highest.18 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Tongariro Great Walk hut on track, but summer route no longer full circuit18 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 8000 runners, records and a sprint finish – pull of Hawke's Bay Marathon growing18 May 01:42 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distillery17 May 08:59 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidence17 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom breakdowns to bond: How a bung campervan reshaped one couple’s Kiwi trip15 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heart of gold’: Tributes to student taken by rare cancerThe former John Paul College prefect was studying engineering at university.15 May 06:01 PM
New ZealandOvergrown footpaths: Resident calls for action on horse dung and weedsŌpōtiki Mayor David Moore says footpath verges are the responsibility of property owners.15 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duelThe Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.15 May 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Most iconic': $1m upgrade to Rotorua tracks and campgroundsWorks will revamp hazard signs, interpretation panels and safety features. 15 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe cat shooting after threatening anonymous note warns of 'poison'Police are probing the shooting and any link to an earlier poison threat note.15 May 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBarber fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business from CBDDownturn of business, gang tension and homeless among reasons for move. 15 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist charged after pedestrian hit at crossingThe pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Monday.15 May 01:28 AM
New Zealand‘So much love’: Community steps up for mauled horse HeroA Givealittle page nearing $5000 has already covered almost $3000 in vet bills.14 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua explores options after Iran war hits green bin rolloutThe new rubbish system is controversial, with thousands signing a petition against it.14 May 06:01 PM
Super RugbyThe ultimate Chief: Liam Messam reflects on 20 years with the clubThe 42-year-old former captain now mentors players as an athlete development coach.14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew tolls on the table in 10-year deal for growing Western BoPThe agreement covers plans for 12,000 new homes, 350ha of industry and 15,000 new jobs.14 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandFrom fish and chips to fine dining: Locals pitch ideas for old i-SiteThe council is seeking tenants for the former i-Site after community consultation.14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan being sought after mother’s death ‘most likely’ dead - policeHis car was found abandoned near Rotorua's Green and Blue Lakes.14 May 02:34 AM
New ZealandFatal crash involving car and school bus: Driver charged, appears in courtThe Rotorua crash on November 6 killed 23-year-old Teleia Thompson.14 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandAlleged drugged driving: Judge wants earlier hearing in crash case that left four people deadJudge Anna Skellern wants the case hearing brought forward.13 May 11:33 PM
New ZealandFour charged over shopping strip brawl in BoPThe men, aged 20 to 28, face charges including assault with a weapon.13 May 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetiree spends thousands, hires lawyer trying to find missing gold barThe woman says she has met with a police detective as part of her fight.13 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandSecond woman charged over fatal bus collision The Te Ngae Rd crash on November 6 killed 23-year-old Teleia Thompson.13 May 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 8700 Lakes health staff 'still waiting' for holiday pay after a decadeHealth NZ says timesheets since 2009 are being digitised which can be 'time-consuming'.13 May 06:01 PM
Sport‘A game for all’: Trailblazer Erin Rush steps up as NZ Rugby presidentRush, 56, becomes New Zealand Rugby’s first female president in 134 years.13 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lack of prostate cancer screening means men should be proactiveOPINION: The experts cannot agree and for the average man, this seems confusing. 13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Sweet and really smooth – judges hunt for best-tasting tap waterThe winner will claim a year of bragging rights and a transtasman showdown.13 May 05:00 AM
OpinionKelly MakihaRotorua teens light up the stage after seven-year show breakStudent leads Grace Gainsford and Storm Yorke win the night with solos.13 May 05:00 AM
