Rotorua Daily PostStorm risk: Regions under thunderstorm watch Storms may bring intense downpours of 25–40mm of rain an hour.25 Dec 08:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy that inviting swim could be dangerous: What to watch out for this summerRotorua swimmers warned of hidden hazards and health risks this summer.25 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quietHundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch. 24 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing DayDaytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.24 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌpōtiki death: Police name 45-year-oldThe crash happened on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19.23 Dec 11:31 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman charged with helping murder-accused avoid arrestThe woman is accused of transporting and hiding the murder accused from police.23 Dec 08:55 PM
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
