New Zealand'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictionsThe couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.12 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuNo more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolationAfter 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.12 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentComedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days LiveNo cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoonsTheir gatherings involve burnouts, doughnuts and fireworks.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTearful hunter admits shooting and killing friendMark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-runOne man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.11 Jul 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.10 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer Judge urges Paea Vehikite's family to continue their fight to keep him in NZ.10 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning likely for BoP – MetServiceAn orange warning has been issued for Coromandel and Waikato from 11am tomorrow.10 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandRotorua council takes back control of parking servicesThe decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.09 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
Kahu'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water useThe partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.09 Jul 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Dying needlessly': Iwi monitors call for action on low cancer screening rates'People don’t have to die from diseases like that if they’re caught early enough.'09 Jul 09:08 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyedThe family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.08 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
KahuWellington Opera brings historic tale of Rotorua soldier to lifeThe opera 'Mate Ururoa' tells Captain Roger Dansey's true story.08 Jul 09:46 PM
New ZealandRain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.08 Jul 09:02 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Brazen' gang attack: Mongrel Mob members avoid jailThirteen Mongrel Mob members attacked a rival gang at a Rotorua roundabout.08 Jul 04:31 AM
New Zealand21yo defends wounding charge after alleged hit-and-run at night marketTara-Paige Simon pleaded not guilty in Rotorua District Court.08 Jul 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Risk to the public': Police search for wanted manHuirua has connections to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.07 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandHow a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girlPolice suspicions were raised by the age gap between 13-yr-old girl and older man in car.07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crashHe had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'07 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plansThe change is part of the agency scrapping hundreds of social houses.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm proud of you': Sister's final message before fatal crashLily Arabin, 34, died in a car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link on June 26.04 Jul 06:03 PM
New ZealandMan admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson caseWilliam Tidd tried to sell the stolen items hours after the incident.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ringJudge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.04 Jul 01:08 AM
