Rotorua Daily PostBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe mechanic helping keep the world’s fastest cyclists movingHe's worked at the biggest races on the calendar, including more than 20 Tours de France.11 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLoan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free11 Jan 07:07 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Today’s the day’: Gapes delivers top Kiwi finish in brutal World XC heat11 Jan 01:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ’s best beaches: Toni Street, Ali Williams, Julian Dennison share their picks10 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
PremiumRotorua Daily Post‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWarm, wet summer: Climate outlook warns of hotter, muggier months aheadAn Earth Sciences meteorologist said there may be 'a lack of relief from the heat'.09 Jan 12:33 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom toddler torture to daycare abduction: The biggest criminal cases of 202508 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRevealed: Where the Bay of Plenty’s Lotto millions were won last year08 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'I don’t feel safe': Neighbour of rehab facility for ex-prisoners speaks out08 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events in Bay of Plenty this season08 Jan 02:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend looms08 Jan 03:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in Florida08 Jan 02:00 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 PostBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostStaffer fails drug test after incident in council vehicleWhat a LGOIMA revealed about the council's fleet and how its drivers behave.10 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekend09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumRotorua Daily Post‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 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
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
Rotorua Daily Post‘Today’s the day’: Gapes delivers top Kiwi finish in brutal World XC heatRotorua-born Hannah Gapes clocked 34:01 over the brutal 10km course.11 Jan 01:33 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 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 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 GuideLeapmotor B10 full review: smaller by designThe B10 is a Chinese compact-SUV with a European connection.11 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideOur 10 most popular Kiwi news stories of 2025: Tasman and beyondWhat were the big car-related reads of the year? Answers here.11 Jan 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideLotus Emira Turbo quick review: the price of poiseThere's nothing quite like the compact Emira on the Kiwi market. But it's no small price.11 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideOur 10 most popular car reviews of 2025: turns out there’s a Chinese brand you all really likeGoodbye to 2025 and hello to our most popular car reviews of the year.10 Jan 11:05 PM
OneRoofHave wealthy Kiwis soured on the 1990s' most expensive suburb?Homes in the waterfront strip have plunged in value since market peak.11 Jan 07:35 PM
OneRoofWhere house prices dropped the most in 2025 - and where they kept on climbingThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.11 Jan 07:30 PM
OneRoofLoan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-freeFastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.11 Jan 07:07 AM
OneRoofEast Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the bachesThe big split in the holiday peninsula’s property market.11 Jan 07:03 AM
Today25°C13°CCloud and the chance of a shower clearing to fine in the afternoon. Westerlies, easing in the evening.
Monday22°C13°CPartly cloudy with a few showers. Northeasterlies developing in the morning, dying out in the evening.
Tuesday24°C17°CMostly cloudy, with the chance of a shower from morning. Northerlies developing in the morning.
The CountryHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
The CountrySpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTeacher turns lockdown hobby into new distillery business 'The environment has played a key role in what we’re about.'11 Jan 04:00 PM