Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedThe 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karapiro highwayCambridge, Tirau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMPI confirms no hornet nest found in Bay of PlentyOfficials urge people to send photos to MPI rather than removing nests themselves.09 Dec 02:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP duo dominate superbike series openerThe series now moves to Manfeild this weekend before Whanganui’s Boxing Day finale.08 Dec 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHundreds of teddy bears to bring comfort to kids this ChristmasChristmas appeal reaches more than $20,000 in food, cash and gift donations. 08 Dec 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A new whare' for Christmas: Essential workers move into subsidised rentals The 28 Rotorua homes will be rented for $480 a week – 80% of the market rate.08 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Rotorua to Chengdu: How seven days reshaped a young Māori performerChildren in Chengdu queued for hugs and handshakes after each haka performance.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRegistered sex offender had 100 hours of rehab treatment before reoffendingA Kiwi deported from Australia is now behind bars for sharing child exploitation material.08 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessBee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nestsYellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.08 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPlayoff thriller: BOP clinch interprovincial titleThe title was decided by a dramatic five-hole playoff between the No 5s.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGMFormer Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.07 Dec 07:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal returns to lead community hospiceThe organisation has been led by an interim chief executive since May.06 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post50-year legacy: Outspoken principal on how to make 'successful citizens'Colin Watkins on needling ministers, evolving leadership, and what 'white flight' cost NZ.05 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe budgie who came back: How Bluey found safety, family and freedomThe little bird vanished with her green mate Greenie, but only she found her way home.05 Dec 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostNotorious Rotorua landlord's family home up for mortgagee saleThe Bhanas have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal numerous times.04 Dec 11:14 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Puia steps up to run volcanic valley in new partnershipThe 1886 Tarawera eruption created the valley leading to Lake Rotomahana.04 Dec 10:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSafer journeys: New 4G towers connect remote Te Urewera and SH38A new 4G site by Lake Waikaremoana will also connect three local marae.04 Dec 10:49 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua tradersRotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.04 Dec 08:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman named as fatal BoP crash victimPolice want sightings of a red Honda Accord in Tāneatua between 5.30pm and 6pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Honouring who they were': Posthumous exhibition for two Napier artists killed in crash'Like sunflowers, they always turned toward the light. This is our way of doing the same.'04 Dec 05:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew booking system for Tongariro huts aims to curb overcrowdingDoC says booking gives extra assurance to families and less experienced visitors.04 Dec 04:00 PM
