New ZealandHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand‘World’s first’: NZ mill’s tissue machine to run on geothermal steamThe mill invested $20m to upgrade its paper machine.11 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandNo teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland gets ‘remarkable’ $10m gift from family of influential nurserymanThe 5.6ha of land has a forest of kauri trees bred from Tāne Mahuta, NZ's largest tree. 07 Mar 05:00 AM
KahuWhakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.06 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: New public transport fare systemRotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.06 Mar 03:50 PM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung guns day at Golden ShearsFinals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.27 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandHomicide probe: Man found dead on doorstepPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 26 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of PlentyPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 25 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugsRhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.25 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
TravelSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandChina begins second military exercise in Tasman SeaChina notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.22 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fineMore than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews tackle house blaze in KawerauFire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.19 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandHamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosisKezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChampions blow competition away at Tarawera UltraRotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.16 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctorPublic money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandCardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burialA desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.11 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assaultThe pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.04 Feb 04:00 AM