PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen traffic stops: Finding calm in Rotorua’s unexpected slowdownLifang Chen reflects on how a brief pause can reveal a city’s shared rhythm.21 Nov 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAlleged Maketū Mongrel Mob president among 12 facing murder chargeSome of the men charged with the murder of Zain Taikato Fox in Maketū can now be named.21 Nov 05:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHoliday stop turns into double hole-in-one for Hawke's Bay man'Two of the cleanest blue hole-in-ones in our history.'21 Nov 02:24 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Helping hand’: Rotorua Trust donates $10k to kick-start appealThe trust says more families are feeling the pinch as costs continue to rise.21 Nov 01:59 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua's QE Health put into liquidationAll staff will continue working while a buyer is sought.21 Nov 12:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua floatplane has engine troubleDarren Williams started filming after hearing the Volcanic Air floatplane backfiring and spluttering on November 6. Video / Darren WilliamsWatch20 Nov 10:55 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Too big, too old and dangerous': Businesses back CBD tree removalsThe council clears four hazardous trees near where a woman was killed by a falling branch.20 Nov 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFloatplane engine fails mid-air, pilot glides to safe landingThree investigations have been opened into what happened on the Rotorua scenic flight.20 Nov 08:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostPageant reality show star admits drug and theft charges, faces $8400 fraud claimKharl WiRepa can now be named after a 10-month effort to keep his identity secret.20 Nov 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPositive updates as injured jockey brought out of induced comaBailey Rogerson was injured in a race fall at Arawa Park in Rotorua on Sunday.20 Nov 03:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWarriors fans invited to meet team and watch Rotorua trainingAn open training session starts 6.45am tomorrow at Rotorua International Stadium.19 Nov 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostScammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook MarketplaceShe still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.19 Nov 06:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCafe owner extends Coffee for a Can fundraiserHis bank account says ‘don’t be an idiot’, but he’s doubling down on giving back.19 Nov 05:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plantTreated wastewater overflowed after a pipe broke, the council says.19 Nov 05:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claimTama Potaka says the city’s turnaround shows 'deliberate, co-ordinated action'.19 Nov 01:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPuarenga Stream running high in RotoruaPuarenga Stream is running high in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Nov 12:32 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHow festive treats can help make sure no one feels 'forgotten' this ChristmasThe Rotorua Salvation Army says everyone deserves to share in the festive spirit. 18 Nov 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDouble-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabisThe double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.18 Nov 06:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTeam Cricket unveil Jesse Ryder for T20 Black Clash 2026One of the most talented players to ever wear the black cap has signed on for next year. 18 Nov 04:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrustration at stagnated progress on a new Rotorua courthouse prompts fresh calls for Budget funding A low Court User satisfaction ranking has come as no surprise to Rotorua courthouse users.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Life-changing injuries': Teen arrested after two allegedly hit by out-of-control carPolice were called to a scene on SH5 in Mamaku after reports of a group doing burnouts.18 Nov 06:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAsh cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs againRay Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.17 Nov 05:48 PM
