Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedRelief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2The project is expected to cost between $64m and $69m.11 Dec 07:40 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionThrough the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job lossesTokoroa once had more than 19,000 residents, with 5000 of them working at the mill.11 Dec 04:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThunder, hail on the way for BOP before high brings cooler, calmer weekendCooler, more comfortable temperatures are expected nationwide from Friday.11 Dec 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Rotarians step up for needy familiesClub fundraising and a Rotary district grant helped pay for the hygiene packs.10 Dec 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKids lead toy drive to put gifts under other kids’ treesParents tell the organiser it was their child who wanted to donate. 10 Dec 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Night Market to return to city centre, ending 'foolish' trialThe council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months.10 Dec 01:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostResidents fight to save trees from solar farm powerline planWhakatāne District Council backs calls to shift the lines to the east side.10 Dec 12:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLogs removed from Whakatāne bridgeSome of the debris included large trees and a dead horse washed downstream.09 Dec 11:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOn The Up: The 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 09:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua teen author turns life challenges into resilience-focused sports bookAustin Mitchell has turned his passion for rugby into a book aimed at helping young players build skills, resilience and confidence. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Dec 09:37 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 Karāpiro highwayCambridge, Tīrau 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
