Rotorua Daily Post‘She was so trusting’: Police dog Teo’s fight back after geothermal burnsTeo fell into 85C geothermal water while searching for missing man Jayleb-Che Dean.23 Dec 08:14 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLifesaving tech: Rescue helicopter seeks new night‑vision goggles fundingThe upgraded goggles give clearer views of ridgelines, trees and low cloud.23 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP car thefts: Old classics and high-risk modelsHilux and Ranger drivers face some of the highest theft risks nationwide.23 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHook a feed, not a fine: Free app keeps summer fishers within the rulesIt updates closures, gear restrictions and biotoxin alerts for your trip.23 Dec 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy experts say you should boil before you drinkHoliday tanks and campsite supplies can be contaminated by vermin and droppings.23 Dec 01:04 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCoastguard's lifejacket warning after good Samaritan act nearly costs boatie everythingFive people ended up in Lake Rotoiti without lifejackets after a tow went wrong.23 Dec 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: The moment a jetboat swerves, averts collision with kayaker in full flight at Huka Falls The kayaker praised the Hukafalls Jet Taupō skipper for swerving in time.23 Dec 12:07 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Absolutely heartbroken': Cheese boss says sub-par products stolen 24 hours after taken to landfill Police say the stolen cheese was sold at a Putāruru market and on Facebook Marketplace. 22 Dec 08:29 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Things can change in a heartbeat': Police warning after Taupō boat fire rescueThe man survived after swimming for over an hour in Lake Taupō with no lifejacket.22 Dec 07:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into courtSecurity seized banned items from 125 people in Rotorua and 46 in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt RuapehuThe 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhere to find Christmas sun in NZChristmas Day could reach 30C in Hastings, with Tauranga and Christchurch in mid‑20s.22 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom handmade bears to cash gifts – local Christmas Appeal nears final collectionThe Salvation Army is collecting its final items until 3pm on Monday.21 Dec 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBoatie rescued after fire on Lake Taupo, investigation underwayEmergency crews began searching after the boat was reported overdue.21 Dec 06:32 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'If it wasn’t for you ...': Council workers save great-grandmotherRotorua council workers save 78-year-old woman in miraculous garden rescue.21 Dec 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhere locals really eat, drink and shop in RotoruaSkip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.20 Dec 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson dies after being pulled from water near famed Waiotapu geothermal areaOne person is assisting police as they piece together what happened.20 Dec 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal roleJon Ward leaves Rotorua Lakes High School after leading since July 2019.20 Dec 05:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We don’t want a gold-plated jetty': Council won't budge on priceŌpōtiki received Better Off funding that could trim the loan by $100,000.19 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMechanic’s tune-ups help deliver Christmas joy on two wheelsEach bike was rebuilt to make it safe for local kids. 19 Dec 09:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMotorcyclist dies after crash on state highwayPolice are investigating the accident in the eastern Bay of Plenty.19 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSharemilker turns farm plants into healing balmsGill handcrafts balms and sprays from kawakawa, yarrow, plantain and tallow.19 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why this NZ city is owed an apologyOPINION: Emergency housing motels became a stopgap for a slew of too-hard-basket issues.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostListening to Rotorua: NZTA shifts SH30A works to nights after gridlock furyWork is expected to take up to three months, weather permitting.19 Dec 12:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHow to spot risky trees near power lines before summer heat hitsProperty owners are legally responsible for trees encroaching on lines.19 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan, 28, in court over Rotorua deathNicholas Mitchell, 37, died after crashing into a tree on Ford Rd on Friday.18 Dec 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
