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 actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand‘Every action helps’: Family's plea to find Tokoroa teacher missing a weekFamily and friends of Jayleb Che Dean, 36, continue the search.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAward-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at riskThieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.06 Oct 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandJob vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principalJon Ward is stepping down after six years as Rotorua Lakes High School principal.05 Oct 11:02 PM
PoliticsMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgroundsThe minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.05 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
Kahu'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholarMore than 100 people travelled from Aotearoa to Britain to mark the occasion.27 Sep 04:00 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
New ZealandIt's a rollover: No winners in $8m Powerball jackpotStrike Four has also rolled over, pushing the prize pool to $400,000.27 Sep 08:30 AM
