Rotorua Daily Post|Updated'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
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
Rotorua Daily Post'Where do I go now?': QE Health patients' fears as doors close todayThe Rotorua business had 1200 Health NZ patients enrolled and 2300 appointments scheduled.18 Dec 08:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP stopbank and basin aim to shield townshipThe Duke St stopbank is designed to handle a one-in-100-year flood.18 Dec 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Really special': Zorb locals’ day fills 30 crates of food for foodbankZorb Rotorua has backed the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal since 2017.18 Dec 02:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThree new assistant commissioners appointed to bolster police leadershipThe trio have overseen some of the largest police operations in NZ in recent history. 18 Dec 01:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Pretty positive': MetService tips warm, dry Christmas for Bay of PlentyForecasters say Christmas showers from the northwest are possible but unlikely.18 Dec 12:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew faces, old problem: Rotorua sets up wastewater working groupCouncil, iwi and community reps join group to guide Rotorua wastewater shift.18 Dec 12:00 AM
