New Zealand'Didn’t feel real': Sister heartbroken after brother's memorial disappearsHandcrafted tributes, including a diamante bear and named bangle, were taken.20 Mar 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Powder into my musket': Teen Māori leader primed for big futureHe fears vital mātauranga could be lost as kaumātua and elders age.19 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua council pushes for changes to 'restrictive' dog control laws'There is reason for concern about the ability we have to help manage this.'19 Mar 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Red flags': Family confronts key figure in missing teacher mysteryFamily reveals their next steps in the search for Jayleb: 'We just want him back'.19 Mar 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland fashion dynasty daughter's fairytale wedding to the boy next doorTwo dresses, five looks, a 15-minute fireworks display and a Bollywood-theme after-party.19 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracyOPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not. 19 Mar 03:00 PM
Wellington'Absolute idiocy': Tennis player runs in front of train to retrieve ballA witness said his heart was in his mouth watching the incident unfold.19 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandActivist guilty after suitcase bomb scare at council buildingJudge Paul Geoghegan ruled Gordon Dickson intended to waste police resources.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandPensioners face delay and uncertainty over rent increasesRotorua Lakes Council says the priority is for the transition to be as smooth as possible.18 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandMobile plasma bus to bring life-saving donations closer to small townsNew Zealand Blood Service expects donations to rise by 4% from the bus.18 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient futureDr Laura Robichaux grew up evacuating from major US hurricanes before moving Downunder.18 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Man injured, beloved foxy dies after attack by three dogsTwo dogs were allegedly attacked at a Tauranga park, one dead and another lucky to live.17 Mar 05:05 PM
New Zealand'There is always hope': Pastor details life after devastating crash in bookRotorua's Timothy Lee has released his book Hopes, Fears and Wheelchairs.17 Mar 04:36 PM
New ZealandSlip clean‑up: Drivers warned to expect delays in Waioweka Gorge todaySlip-protection barriers are now full after fresh debris overwhelmed them.16 Mar 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Out of their comfort zones': Local 'heroes' to kick off for a good causeLast year's event saw the street 'filled with cars' and the sidelines 'packed out'.16 Mar 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why every distant war seems to hit your local petrol pumpOPINION: How conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East fuel price shocks.16 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā landBurials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near RotoruaResidents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke. 15 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandTauranga college team headed for world robotics champsŌtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua car wreckers fireDrone footage of several cars engulfed in flames at a car wreckers yard near Rotorua. Video / @danilotravel / InstagramWatch15 Mar 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSilver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansionsHowever, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.15 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerStormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - OpinionUS crude has spiked to US$100 a barrel, its highest level since 2022.15 Mar 03:00 PM
KahuSix Te Arawa kapa haka teams book spots for Te Matatini 2027Newcomers Te Whare Haka o Te Puku will debut on the national stage.14 Mar 09:43 PM
New Zealand'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlashSome critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.13 Mar 07:10 PM
New ZealandPolice say seven arrests in one night were unrelated to gang gatheringGang members were not the only focus of Wednesday night for Rotorua police.13 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandRotorua man accused of hitting person with car appears in courtThe accused is on bail with a nightly curfew and strict non-contact orders.13 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandHome-track dominance: Hastings, Pene keep downhill national jerseys in RotoruaThe race also set seeding for Saturday’s Specialized Kārearea Downhill.12 Mar 11:39 PM
