New ZealandYour guide to last-minute voting in RotoruaVoting is open until noon on Saturday – yes, that's THIS Saturday.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends nursery cuts after backlash from elected membersCouncil boss says nursery job cuts were operational, not political, amid criticism.09 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandTeen fighting aggressive cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveCancer-battling teen given weeks to live turns to traditional healing.09 Oct 06:35 PM
RacingGrylls picks up favoured rides but weather threatens double dreamBeing the premiership winner has its benefits, such as getting elite catch rides.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Callous and violent': Police praise public after Rotorua street attack on womanA 39-year-old woman is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court.09 Oct 07:16 AM
New ZealandGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
New ZealandMissing Rotorua woman, 79, found safe with familyOfficers had appealed for sightings after concerns for her welfare.08 Oct 06:16 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleInside Te Hemo: Photographer Tracey Scott’s restoration of Rotorua’s colonial landmarkThe 354sq m villa, built by Charles Kusabs, was completed in 1906.08 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandSmaller Bay of Plenty districts lead in voter turnout'Embarrassing' dancing and more social media focus are among tactics used to boost voting.07 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling sonA Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.07 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
New Zealand‘Massive opportunity’: Ignite7 set to spotlight rising sevens talentThe two-day event at Blake Park will showcase 48 up-and-coming players. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family 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 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
