PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostRural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in BayMore tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.21 Mar 10:02 PM
ReviewsMegan WilsonReview: Money, murder and mayhem – what would you do with £735,000?Rotorua's Shambles Theatre stages the 1970s London comedy.19 Mar 03:04 AM
Rotorua Daily Post19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of PlentyHiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.13 Mar 05:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPrime reel estate: TV fishing legend selling Lake Tarawera homeHe planned to spend time with family, hunting and fishing while still in good health.12 Mar 08:56 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari survivor pilot finds love and healing after White Island tragedy08 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumRotorua Daily Post'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption20 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second lookWhile most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.17 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winnersVoting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?17 Jan 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
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostAuthor's debut thriller has unexpected parallels to Tom Phillips caseBreaking news on the manhunt unfolded the same week her book launched.27 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleWhere locals really eat, drink and shop in RotoruaSkip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.20 Dec 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so longEven toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.02 Dec 02:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSlip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summerRotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.28 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostHow NZ TikTok content creator Raukura Huata is reframing ‘traditional’ kai MāoriHer posts are a mix of politics and moments of joy, one shared meal at a time.12 Nov 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLegend of the PeaksThe event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the PeaksWatch03 Nov 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOne ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton weddingSharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.28 Oct 08:28 PM
Lifestyle‘Year of the collaboration’: 15 artists unite for milestone Graffiato festivalGraffiato was founded in 2011 to tackle tagging and has now produced more than 85 murals.22 Oct 10:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
Rotorua Daily PostA first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZDr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started. 08 Oct 07:01 PM
LifestyleInside Te Hemo: Photographer Tracey Scott’s restoration of Rotorua’s colonial landmarkThe 354sq m villa, built by Charles Kusabs, was completed in 1906.08 Oct 03:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRunning together: How a weekly event helped me find belonging in RotoruaEach Saturday, locals and visitors gather at Puarenga Park for parkrun.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMinistry for Regulation probed 'needlessly restrictive regulations' on playgroundsThe minister looked at safely 'removing needlessly restrictive regulations'.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'She's bang on every time': Pup Indie has a nose for trufflesThe 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere. 28 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe day Robert Redford landed in NZ – and preferred it to AmericaHollywood legend Robert Redford has died. The Herald looks back at his time in Aotearoa.17 Sep 02:24 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSnoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland. 17 Sep 12:41 AM