Rotorua Daily Post‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend loomsWhen it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.08 Jan 03:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits07 Jan 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spots07 Jan 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice veteran to take on The Goat after diagnosis of rare heart disease07 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessness07 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPukehina property where two found dead linked to former Zespri chairman07 Jan 06:18 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fears07 Jan 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman who died near famous Rotorua geyser named as local mum of twins07 Jan 03:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌhope golf course turns tree error into restoration planA court order requires new plantings over three years and looking after them for 10.07 Jan 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostReliving the 'golden age of exploration': Graduate sets sail for Antarctica"I’m just excited to fully immerse myself in the experience."06 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Potential to become severe': Thunderstorms to lash parts of North Island todayMetService warns storms may bring 25 to 40mm of rain in an hour.06 Jan 08:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSinger with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survival06 Jan 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operations06 Jan 05:48 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua cyclists turn to bike valets as parking a ‘real hassle’A new pin-drop map with Rotorua Lakes Council lets riders flag gaps in routes.31 Dec 01:09 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quietHundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch. 24 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend loomsWhen it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.08 Jan 03:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits07 Jan 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spots07 Jan 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice veteran to take on The Goat after diagnosis of rare heart disease07 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessness07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessnessTighter restrictions on emergency housing came into force in August 2024.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Boxing Day sales to GDP: How our quiet decisions shape local lifeOPINION: Rotorua writer Lifang Chen links one old suitcase to big ideas about GDP.05 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCourthouse crisis has lawyers insisting 'we need a new one now’Lawyers say some murder-accused are getting bail purely due to trial delays.04 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Often shouted and sworn at’: Nurse on ED abuseShe says long waits times and staffing pressures fuel patient frustration.02 Jan 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post8 years retired and still winning one of Rotorua’s top business honoursHe 'did not have a clue' the major award was in the offing.05 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Boxing Day sales to GDP: How our quiet decisions shape local lifeOPINION: Rotorua writer Lifang Chen links one old suitcase to big ideas about GDP.05 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why this NZ city is owed an apologyOPINION: Emergency housing motels became a stopgap for a slew of too-hard-basket issues.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLegends and rising stars: Māori tennis marks 99 years on and off the courtTennis legend Dame Ruia Morrison, 89, attended the opening ceremony.05 Jan 05:25 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideToyota RAV4 pricing for New Zealand revealed: it’s all on the upFull pricing for 6th-gen RAV4, including new FWD hybrid and PHEV models.08 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMG HS Essence Hybrid+ quick review: all the electrons, none of the plugsThe MG HS is a hybrid that delivers an EV-like driving experience, with a few rough edges.07 Jan 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuideVolkswagen GTI turns 50 and celebrates with its most powerful Golf yetVolkswagen will celebrate 50 years of Golf GTI in 2026 with the most powerful Golf ever.07 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBMW and Amazon join forces for next-level in-car AIBMW will add Amazon Alexa+ technology to its vehicles, debuting in the all-new iX3. 06 Jan 09:05 PM
OneRoofHow to slash household bills and pay off your mortgage faster in 2026Mortgage tips, bill hacks and grocery savings to ease cost-of-living squeeze.08 Jan 07:16 AM
OneRoofLA buyers fly in for Herne Bay as locals snap up sleek pad for over $9mChanges to foreign investor rules have put pressure on Kiwis. 08 Jan 07:10 AM
OneRoofReal estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far NorthAgent predicts end to buyer’s market by mid-2026.07 Jan 07:15 AM
OneRoofHow 'Reacher' and 'Defib' joined forces and sold $100m of property in 12 monthsReal estate's newest power couple on what makes them tick. 07 Jan 07:05 AM
OneRoof‘How can I get rid of my home loan? It’s killing me' - hacks to take years off your mortgage05 Jan 09:12 PM
OneRoofFastest rise in Kiwi mortgage debt since 2022 - jump of nearly 6% to $389 billion05 Jan 07:00 AM
Sunday25°C12°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower until evening. Westerlies, easing in the evening.
Sheep and Beef'Good value for money': Puketoro farm auction a sell-outA total of 6400 sheep and 1020 cattle changed hands at Puketoro Station on Wednesday.08 Jan 12:58 AM
The CountryDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
The CountryFrom Zimbabwe to Bay of Plenty: Couple’s long road to a new beginningThe story of the Dodds and their truffle farm was widely read on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:01 PM
The Country'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
