New ZealandSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand action06 Oct 05:29 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggest06 Oct 02:01 AM
PoliticsMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgrounds05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Investors look past share volatility to year-end prospectsShares are up 17% globally this year after rebounding strongly from April lows.05 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandLotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15mStrike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.04 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDisgraced music promoter speaks out after losing name suppressionThe convicted sex offender Pato Alvarez says he 'never intended to deny responsibility'.03 Oct 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Is someone huffing all that?': About 50 nitrous oxide containers 'dumped' near beauty spot'Why do they have to litter our countryside and do that sort of thing? It’s sad.'03 Oct 12:18 AM
New Zealand'It's working': Rotorua trail bike offences down 90%, police say'Information is coming in to police and we’re responding swiftly.'02 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQueenstown artificial glowworm cave wins consentInfluencer couple changed their original scheme and will plant a native beech forest.02 Oct 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnershipResidents of pensioner housing blocks in Rotorua face rental increases. 01 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day for anglers: Trout fishing season opens on Rotorua lakes Hundreds of boats are expected on Lakes Rotoiti, Tarawera and Okataina today.30 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandFresh bids to revive two closed bars in Tauranga suburbsNew liquor licences are being sought for Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu Sports Bar.30 Sep 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a $90k fraud unravelled a lifelong friendshipElaine McHardy siphoned nearly $90,000 from the aviation company she owned with friends.30 Sep 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareKnee replacements, colonoscopies – breaking down the highest-value claims in Southern Cross’ record $1.7b yearMembers who remain insured for more than 20 years get 96.5c back from premiums paid.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix injured in crash on SH1 bridge SH1 near Taupō is closed in both directions, with motorists urged to delay travel.28 Sep 11:36 PM
Herald NOWAward-winning sculpture vandalisedAnnabel Reid from the Rotorua Daily Post joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the vandalised sculpture.Watch28 Sep 07:26 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom boom to bust: Why relying on local assets has cost investors dearlyThe NZX 50 is barely positive for 2025, up just 0.2% so far this year.28 Sep 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Great in theory': Principals back new trade subjects – if rollout is done rightPrincipals warn staffing and resources could limit the success of the Government's plans. 27 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A different type of policing': New sergeant leading Pāpāmoa stationTanerahi 'TK' Keno has 15 years’ police experience across multiple roles.27 Sep 04:00 PM
