LiveRotorua Daily Post7m wave recorded at Whangārei Harbour as Cyclone Vaianu nearsNorth Islanders will start to feel the effects of the cyclone today.10 Apr 09:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.10 Apr 06:49 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quitA man has been jailed after police found his collection of 2575 objectionable images.10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeading home: How a long weekend road trip reshapes what 'home' meansHoliday traffic turned State Highway 1 into long, unmoving lines near Tīrau.10 Apr 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRugby and league unite as Rotorua club shares home after fire lossNgongotahā Chiefs have opened their Tarawera Rd base for Whakarewarewa rugby gatherings.10 Apr 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSupercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town paradeUS tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.10 Apr 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua braces for Cyclone Vaianu as warnings intensifyGusts in exposed Rotorua locations could reach 130km/h on Sunday.10 Apr 04:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDrivers fear unfair speed camera fines after sign facing the wrong wayNZTA admits the 60km/h sign was displaced and will be fixed next week.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go aheadCrowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.10 Apr 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'I just saw the car disappear': Husband witnesses wife’s car plunge 20m into flooded streamThe woman escaped after being trapped upside down in rising floodwaters.09 Apr 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostParolees relocated as under-fire founder vows to continue at disputed siteCorrections has ended its contract with the Pūwhakamua reintegration programme.09 Apr 09:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew $10m bridge to boost resilience on key SH36 routeConstruction will cost $10–12 million and is due to finish in early 2027.09 Apr 08:33 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Just gutted': Vandalism of new lagoon platform sparks wave of supportThe wheelchair-accessible platform was destroyed just two weeks after opening.09 Apr 07:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournamentThe team will depart on April 25 for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament.09 Apr 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Miraculous' survival: Local farmers rescue driver after car plunges into chasm 'I saw the two tyres sticking out of the water ... How does someone survive that?'09 Apr 01:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMulti-hazard threat: Cyclone Vaianu prompts urgent prep call for Bay and RotoruaHeavy rain and wind watches cover much of the North Island from Sunday.08 Apr 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLake Taupō tragedy leaves young student's family shatteredShaurya Sriram got into difficulty while swimming with a friend at Acacia Bay.08 Apr 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRoad washout near RotoruaRoad washout on Ngapouri Rd in Waiotapu, south of Rotorua. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch08 Apr 08:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAir Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doublesAir Chathams will cut up to 45% of flights on key North Island routes.08 Apr 08:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCar crashes into floodwaters near Rotorua after heavy rain opens hole in roadSH2 Waioweka Gorge is also closed again due to a slip.08 Apr 08:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSlip-hit SH2 gorge closed for the second time todayOne person is in hospital after driving into a flooded chasm near Rotorua.08 Apr 08:07 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Scary' experiences: Retiree's 707km trek across the North Island for charityMore than $10,500 raised to support locals at the beginning, middle and end of life.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCyclone Vaianu: Early severe weather watch for Bay of Plenty and RotoruaMetService says damaging, life‑threatening winds are possible on Sunday.08 Apr 03:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBridge repairs closure: SH2 Pekatahi detour via Whakatāne for five daysThe current SH2 Pekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, April 13-17.08 Apr 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere weather: Orange rain alert, strong winds as Vaianu nearsA strong wind watch is in place for the entire North Island on Sunday.07 Apr 10:49 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEaster blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'07 Apr 06:37 PM
Rotorua Daily Post Eight injured as helicopters, multiple crews sent to BoP crashInjuries range from critical to minor. 07 Apr 06:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
SportRotorua school serves up podium finish at volleyball nationalsA standout was Year 12 player Casey Day.06 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostFunder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealedKharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.06 Apr 08:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt MaunganuiThe landslide hit about 30 campsites and buried the campground amenities.06 Apr 08:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-upMetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
