PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue under way for motorists trapped by slips in Waioeka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expected15 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after SH30 crash near RotoruaEmergency services say a third person has been injured in the crash.14 Jan 07:09 PM
New Zealand'We made the most of life': Family remember GP who died of cancer aged 48Dr Nicky Kenny ran a half-marathon two weeks before her Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandInside Taupō’s most stunning homes: How to help a major breast cancer fundraiserSince 2014 the event has raised more than $100,000 each year for the charity.13 Jan 11:09 PM
New ZealandCouncil opens door to private management of night marketExpressions of interest in managing the event are now open. 13 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sportMount Maunganui's Terry Hurdle was a fixture of sidelines, clubrooms and stadium tunnels.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highwayEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.13 Jan 06:05 AM
New Zealand'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fireA Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTears of gratitude: How Rotorua's generosity changed one family's ChristmasShe made peace with having no presents or proper meal. The Christmas Appeal changed that.12 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Long grass at tourist drawcard an 'eyesore'A long-time Rotorua resident says she has 'never seen the lawns like this'.12 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandStaffer fails drug test after incident in council vehicleWhat a LGOIMA revealed about the council's fleet and how its drivers behave.10 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Abuse and assaults on workers unacceptableOPINION: There is no excuse for getting angry at someone who is just doing their job. 10 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – policePolice say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.09 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandLow fees: New kaupapa Māori healthcare clinic opening in RotoruaAdult visits start from $20.50, and the centre aims to reduce appointment wait times.09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsland home 'lost' to fire as rising temperatures prompt warningIt was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.09 Jan 03:21 AM
