Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedHammer attack over hoodie leaves woman blind in one eyeAshleigh Parkinson caused lifelong damage to the victim of her hammer strike.20 May 10:36 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe plan to make Tarawera River swimmable againSix iwi authorities and four councils are part of the strategy group.20 May 10:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostInner-city workers to bear brunt of Rotorua parking overhaulNew parking fees ahead as council approves changes for zones in the city centre. 20 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow phones and 'tricks not logic' are crippling kids' maths brainsOPINION: Tutor Sharon McEwan warns that many Year 9 and 10 students work at Year 7 level.20 May 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBus and motorbike collide at Rotorua intersection, road closed for hoursDiversions are in place and the road may stay closed for several hours.20 May 07:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCowbell 'ban', horses and big names: Tensions rise before Chiefs-Crusaders clashThe Chiefs will play the Crusaders on Friday at the One NZ Stadium in Christchurch.20 May 06:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCentre of excellence: New Taupō hub boosts emergency air ambulance networkRequests for emergency air ambulance support have risen 22% in five years. 19 May 11:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor warns council mergers will not mean cheaper rates for localsCouncils have only three months to draw up reform plans with neighbours.19 May 10:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMarae reopens after $2.8m rebuildFunding delays meant the wharekai upgrade took about 16 years to realise.19 May 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLifang Chen: A Chinese New Zealander on politics and placeRotorua writer Lifang Chen recalls fielding political questions in Singapore.19 May 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'His whole life ahead of him': Young man sentenced for high-speed crash that killed friendJohdeci Te Kani reached speeds of 130km/h before losing control and rolling his car.19 May 05:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘High-tech’: AI to ask questions for CEOs at national business conferenceIt will listen to speakers via an app created for the event.19 May 12:05 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Staggers belief': Driver blows twice legal limit after school pick-upAnother driver stopped in Taupō at midday blew over four times the legal limit.18 May 09:41 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Incredibly unlikely': Mayor downplays Bay of Plenty super-council fearsRural leaders warn against lumping metropolitan and provincial areas together.18 May 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Hot on my heels': Voss edges Moody as marathon records tumble in NapierMichael Voss won in 2h 19m 52s, slashing over four minutes off his 2022 mark.18 May 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Shonky methodology’: Mayor hits back at Whakatāne rates league rankingWhakatāne ratepayers now pay an average of $4508 a year, the seventh highest.18 May 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Tongariro Great Walk hut on track, but summer route no longer full circuitThe Tongariro Northern Circuit will run as an arc, not a full loop, this summer.18 May 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Thrive not survive': Start of housing project a proud day for iwiThe 38 single-level homes will be built on 3.5ha of leased iwi whenua.18 May 12:22 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'I couldn’t even make my bed': Heart problems force mum to quit job'I felt like the Christmas just gone would be my last.'17 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSmall Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distilleryGeorge White and Stephanie Downer talk to Tom Raynel about Clarity Distilling Company.17 May 08:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged after Tokoroa pedestrian struck and seriously injuredPolice were called to the Maraetai Rd and Thompson St intersection just after midnight.17 May 08:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Police car's risky overtake to be reviewed, superintendent admits it was 'alarming'Dashcam video shows the police car crossing yellow lines on a blind bend.17 May 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidenceMarkets see a 0.25% OCR hike in July as almost certain.17 May 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events coming up in Bay of PlentyYour guide to What's On in the region.17 May 03:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWeather chaos drives $8.5m road repair billSevere weather has twice consumed a quarter of Rotorua council's road maintenance budget.16 May 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Heart of gold’: Tributes to student taken by rare cancerThe former John Paul College prefect was studying engineering at university.15 May 06:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom bank teller to top Ayrshire herd: Farmer’s quest for the perfect cowBryan Hayward now milks up to 240 cows across 85 hectares in Putaruru.15 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOvergrown footpaths: Resident calls for action on horse dung and weedsŌpōtiki Mayor David Moore says footpath verges are the responsibility of property owners.15 May 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duelThe Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.15 May 03:14 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Most iconic': $1m upgrade to Rotorua tracks and campgroundsWorks will revamp hazard signs, interpretation panels and safety features. 15 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostBarber fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business from CBDDownturn of business, gang tension and homeless among reasons for move. 15 May 01:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMotorcyclist charged after pedestrian hit at crossingThe pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Monday.15 May 01:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua explores options after Iran war hits green bin rolloutThe new rubbish system is controversial, with thousands signing a petition against it.14 May 06:01 PM
SportThe ultimate Chief: Liam Messam reflects on 20 years with the clubThe 42-year-old former captain now mentors players as an athlete development coach.14 May 06:00 PM
