New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 06:01 PM
PremiumNew ZealandFunder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealedKharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.06 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew heavy rain and wind threat for upper North Island as orange warning issuedMetService is also monitoring two tropical cyclones currently active in Pacific waters.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones tracked06 Apr 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly valuable': New GP training scheme opens doors for overseas doctors04 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fund03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Do they want a smelly Rotorua or what?’: Fears as homeless hub set to shutA funding squeeze is closing the free laundry, showering and second-hand clothing service.03 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary people': Couple humbled by foster parenting awardWhen their baby granddaughter needed a new home, the empty-nesters did not hesitate.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD optionWaimana and the Ōhope Beach Tavern carpark would be added to alcohol zones.02 Apr 04:00 AM
Travel newsApril exodus: Akl Airport braces for bumper month as trains shut down and Wellington boomsThe capital is shaping up as the country's hotspot with over 100,000 visiting for events.02 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandFree Chiefs tickets on offer to Rotorua locals for Super Rugby clashThe 1000 free tickets are only available to Rotorua residents.01 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandMinistry blows hole in Rotorua council’s pensioner housing promiseMSD advice challenges council’s ‘no worse off’ pledge to pensioner village tenants.01 Apr 07:24 PM
New ZealandMigrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain futureFar from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.01 Apr 07:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tip jars stolen from two Rotorua cafesThe cafes believe the same man is responsible for the 'brazen' thefts.01 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 ‘I hope he dies’Robert Tihema was found guilty of careless driving causing Avia Faataape’s death.01 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park, hints at new developmentThe gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.31 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonMan pleads not guilty to two attempted murder chargesThe man is accused of later offending against the same woman multiple times.31 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandVideo shows stabbed teacher wheeled into ambulance, parents fear sending kids back to schoolA lockdown started last week after a teacher was allegedly stabbed by a student. 31 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes soloShe resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.30 Mar 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Stealing from the future': Iwi challenges $3b council investment portfolioNgāti Pūkenga has urged a rethink of the regional council's investment portfolio purpose.30 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Where does it all end?': Owner of attacked Maltese dogs calls for tougher controls'Normal people can’t even take their dog for a walk in peace any more.'30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCruise giant accused of 'callous' tactics to avoid multimillion Whakaari/White Island payout Stephanie lost her father and sister, then entered a legal battle with the cruise company.30 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonWoman shaken after man allegedly screamed and threw rubbish in road rage incidentPolice were notified of the incident just before 7am today.30 Mar 03:05 AM
