Rotorua Daily PostCivil Defence defends decision to include Rotorua in state of emergencyThe mayor was concerned it would cause confusion, given the low risk for Rotorua.02 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostTruckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 yearsThe execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Appalling behaviour’: Gang slogans, terrified kids in Rotorua swim spot brawlA witness who filmed the fight and shared it online said nearby children were screaming.02 Feb 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRakaia SalmonThe iconic Rakaia salmon sculpture on SH1 has been refurbished by the same artist who created it more than 35 years ago. Video / Mike Thorpe / Tim TarbottonWatch02 Feb 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMauao landslide: Council opts to bring in external reviewerSeveral councillors emphasised the need for rapid answers after the slip took six lives.02 Feb 02:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A real shame’: Community reacts to Rotorua post shop closuresRotorua’s post shop closures will hit older residents hardest, say locals.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice end recovery operations at Mount Maunganui as six landslide victims formally identified'We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned.' 01 Feb 02:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDIY sheds movement enters new chapter in Tauranga and RotoruaFounded in 2017, DIY Sheds now runs community workshops in Tauranga and Rotorua.01 Feb 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Loved so deeply': Family comforted teen landslide victims spent final days togetherA memorial service for Max Furse-Kee next week will be livestreamed for mourners.31 Jan 09:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTragedies, disasters: Earlier events revisitedAt least 11 other major Bay of Plenty events have left their scars since 1950.31 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tributeThe 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.31 Jan 01:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThe Rotorua fishing club that's hooked hundreds of kidsFour months in and the club has 'gone ballistic', says founder.30 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFamily waits as search continues for man missing in Waioweka RiverDavid Roe, a father-of-four, was swept downstream after falling from his boat last week.30 Jan 10:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament'That’s heart. That’s grit. That’s next-level commitment.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSerial school burglar loses bid to cut prison termMitchelle Anderson burgled Rotorua Boys' High School three times in one month.30 Jan 03:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'The risk has reduced': Bay of Plenty, Rotorua lifts fire restrictionsRecent rainfall and more showery weather have eased fire risk.30 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits linePolice urge the public to stay away from the Wharewaka area in Taupō.30 Jan 12:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTouch kids go to great heights to get to Rotorua tournamentTouch kids trekked 3km over hills and rough terrain to reach a ride out of the area so they could make a Rotorua touch tournament.Watch29 Jan 09:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSave the date: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns, 'refreshed and re-energised'Registrations of interest from people 'keen to dance' are now open.29 Jan 09:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBay of Plenty families remain isolated two weeks after Waioweka Gorge slipsAbout 30 residents remain cut off in the Waioweka Gorge two weeks on.29 Jan 08:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘We are not going to let it go’: Funding squeeze scuttles Lakeside concertOne option is to share staging costs with a Te Matatini Te Arawa show.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Extreme risk', but years to fix Waioweka GorgeOPINION: Conversations around the resilience of the road need more urgency.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events in Bay of Plenty this seasonYour guide to What's On in the region.29 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEmotional vigil in Mount Maunganui to honour those affected by deadly slipsThe community gathered in Tauranga one week after the tragic landslip.29 Jan 06:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged with murder following incident in Pukehina, Bay of PlentyPolice were notified on January 1 of the death of a woman on Old Coach Rd.29 Jan 06:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom grief to giving: Funds, tributes and a boy’s flax crosses after slipsThe eighth day since the fatal Tauranga landslides started with a vigil near the cordons.29 Jan 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZTA expects clearer idea of Waioweka Gorge recovery work soon Crews making "excellent progress" from both sides: NZ Transport Agency 29 Jan 03:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPilot Bay vigil remembers landslide victims one week onThe vigil held a minute's silence at 9.30am, exactly one week after the Mauao landslide.29 Jan 03:29 AM
SportSteven Adams out for rest of NBA seasonThe 32-year-old was hurt on January 18 while contesting a Zion Williamson drive.29 Jan 12:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌpōtiki prioritises road access for cut-off communitySome Waioeka Gorge residents remain isolated and rely on supply drops.28 Jan 10:58 PM
Rotorua Daily Post Fire crews cordon off Rotorua CBD streetThe fire has been contained and crews are now checking for hotspots.28 Jan 07:36 PM