New ZealandFamily outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consentHobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.06 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge Māori ward billboardsA Rotorua kuia is devastated after discovering her image is being used by a political lobby group that’s pushing to abolish Māori wards. Video / Aukaha NewsWatch06 Aug 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Pretty epic': Why this man walked 12-hours overnight in sub-zero temperatures06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandIs this the toastie capital of NZ? City has two cafes in competition finals05 Aug 09:43 PM
LifestyleNZ’s best toasted sandwiches have been revealed. Here’s how to make them at home05 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Disheartening': Why a bid to house homeless people in pods fell over05 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trial05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan involved in daylight gang shooting breaches home detentionA teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court.05 Aug 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandPower cut as crash takes out pole in MamakuA crash on Maraeroa Rd wiped out a power pole, cutting power for nine hours.04 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandĀtiamuri fatal crash victim namedThe crash happened on State Highway 30 at 5am, July 25.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
Kahu$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attractionLong renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade. 02 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: When bridges struggled with farm demandsIn 1934, a lorry got stuck on a narrow bridge, delaying cream transport.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlat battery thwarts supermarket shoplifter's escapePolice arrested him in the carpark – and found he had more than stolen groceries.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman honours late uncle, cousin with Run the Forest tributeThe event on August 9 has had a record early sell-out with 4500 participants.02 Aug 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Changed a generation': Why three Rotorua principals have been celebrated Garry de Thierry, Phil Palfrey and Colin Watkins have received life memberships.01 Aug 06:04 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Visible police presence': Multiple arrests made at Rotorua gang tangiZain Matenga Taikato-Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital last week.01 Aug 09:56 AM
New Zealand‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floodsDuring a mission to rescue a woman stuck on top of her car, the truck got swallowed01 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandCan Rotorua hit 'ambitious' voter turnout target?Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election.31 Jul 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitorsDespite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.31 Jul 08:29 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm Maketū operation linked to Rotorua deathThe police operation in Maketū began four days after Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox's death.31 Jul 08:06 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challengesAir NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Floods engulf roads and properties, marae hosts stranded travellersFloodwaters cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.30 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandMan's plea delayed in case of 3-year-old's abduction from childcareThe man charged is 19-year-old John Tekuru.30 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
