New ZealandLawyer opens free iwi-based legal clinic in TaurangaThe 2025 Tower Local Hero Medallist has partnered with Ngāti Ranginui and the CAB.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel moreOPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon. 21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan left with nerve damage after confronting woman for her 'dangerous' parkingStevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.21 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling errorTouted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.21 Nov 05:59 AM
New ZealandRotorua's QE Health put into liquidationAll staff will continue working while a buyer is sought.21 Nov 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Too big, too old and dangerous': Businesses back CBD tree removalsThe council clears four hazardous trees near where a woman was killed by a falling branch.20 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandFloatplane engine fails mid-air, pilot glides to safe landingThree investigations have been opened into what happened on the Rotorua scenic flight.20 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Divorce between two parents': Maipi-Clarke says both sides wrong in Te Pāti Māori splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke likened the party split to 'a divorce between parents'.20 Nov 04:01 AM
RacingPositive updates as injured jockey brought out of induced comaBailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall at Arawa Park in Rotorua on Sunday.20 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook MarketplaceShe still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.19 Nov 06:19 PM
New ZealandCity council calls for public inquiry into water fluoridationTauranga's decision followed a 1345-signature public petition.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plantTreated wastewater overflowed after a pipe broke, the council says.19 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claimTama Potaka says the city’s turnaround shows 'deliberate, co-ordinated action'.19 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandFrustration at stagnated progress on a new Rotorua courthouse prompts fresh calls for Budget funding A low Court User satisfaction ranking has come as no surprise to Rotorua courthouse users.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Life-changing injuries': Teen arrested after two allegedly hit by out-of-control carPolice were called to a scene on SH5 in Mamaku after reports of a group doing burnouts.18 Nov 06:43 AM
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
RacingPositive signs as injured jockey able to open eyes after race fallBailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall in Rotorua on Sunday17 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandAt 50, this mum isn't sure she'll see Christmas - what she wants you to know about bowel cancer'With time running short, we live differently. We don’t put things off anymore.'17 Nov 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFury as Auckland professional avoids jail for role in $2m fraudThe Beca costings expert had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial festival celebrates kapa haka performers with intellectual disabilitiesSix kapa haka groups performed at Lake Karapiro’s Sir Don Rowlands Centre.17 Nov 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closureMotorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.16 Nov 11:31 PM
