Rotorua Daily Post|Updated'He’ll be giving it his all': Ruthe to push for Commonwealth Games spotSam Ruthe's dad has revealed his son's intention is to race in Glasgow.10 Feb 02:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTributes flow for Rotorua nanny with 'heart of gold' now the focus of homicide investigationThe body of 65-year-old Sharlene Smith was found in a Hawke's Bay worksite. 09 Feb 10:33 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We start together and we finish together': Carvers take on Tarawera UltraMore than 5600 runners will compete in this year's event.09 Feb 10:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP rider dominates Burt Munro with new track recordBay of Plenty rider Mitch Rees, 33, swept two key Burt Munro Challenge titles.09 Feb 09:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMark Baker being presented with a pounamu by his wife Nicola at a previous Tarawera Ultra-TrailHe will compete in the 100-mile race this weekend at the Tarawera Ultra Marathon.Watch09 Feb 08:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChange in the wind? Coins could be phased out in parking shake-upPublic feedback wanted as council reviews fees, time limits and how parking is laid out.09 Feb 05:27 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Emotional' two weeks: Mum's drug funding hope for 4yo sonThe 4-year-old has cystic fibrosis and has been hospitalised several times.09 Feb 05:21 PM
Sport'No brainer': All Blacks duo recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2028Simon Parker and Leroy Carter both made their All Blacks test debuts in 2025.09 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostTrade Minister standing by India FTA claims as others point out contradictions Todd McClay says he stands by his statements last month on some controversial aspects. 09 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMechanical failures delayed school fire response, union saysA back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.09 Feb 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Tragic and avoidable': Police name woman found dead at Hawke's Bay worksitePolice are appealing for sightings of a white Mazda 3 in the Taihape Rd/Omahu Rd area.09 Feb 05:34 AM
Rotorua Daily Post"Not just a shed fire’: Blaze devastates Taupō-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaylor said the council has made multiple offers of support to the college.09 Feb 04:47 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOrca encounter: Inside the 1609km ocean swim to protect the oceanSwim4TheOcean calls on the New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts.09 Feb 12:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRegional council to weigh in on local government reformsBay council is reviewing the Govt's proposal and calling for careful, inclusive reforms.08 Feb 08:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
Rotorua Daily PostZero alcohol for all: BoP instructors welcome shake-up to licence systemLearner drivers under 25 must spend 12 months on a learner licence from 2027.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events in Bay of Plenty this seasonYour guide to What's On in the region.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostHalf of Govt’s $433m regional loan book now flagged as at risk of defaultLoan impairment provisions jumped from $19m to $28m in the year to June 2025.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopensConvoys will run three times daily each way across the 37km Waioweka Gorge.08 Feb 12:09 AM
PropertyJohn Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resortUp to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.08 Feb 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostZero rats detected: Iwi-led conservation project delivers win for kōkako Conservation project wipes out rodent predators across 700ha of Kaimai Mamaku forest.07 Feb 05:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMotels used as taxpayer-funded emergency housing don't have resource consent Govt officials say council action could put much-needed accommodation at risk.06 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Super cool, really uplifting’: Whānau share Waitangi Day at Te PuiaChildren joined poi, tītī tōrea and Te Tiriti o Waitangi wānanga workshops.06 Feb 04:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFeral felines force cat call limit in BOP coastal communityNeil Ericksen trapped seven cats in two weeks but the problem kept growing.06 Feb 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTauranga Moana's Waitangi Day dawn service honours landslide victimsMore than 200 people, including civic leaders and kaumātua, gathered at Mt Drury.06 Feb 02:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generationThe upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.05 Feb 10:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostStill ticking: WWII veteran and watchmaker thriving at 100'Hard work' and 'good genes' are the secrets, he says.05 Feb 07:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe adventurous life behind Betty's 100 yearsSome mothers like tea and scones, but Betty prefers watching heavy machines build bridges.05 Feb 05:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problemLast year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.05 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patientsDemand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.05 Feb 01:00 AM
