Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedPower outages and road closures as storm clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain watch: Thunderstorm risk for central North Island todayThunderstorms may bring 10-40mm/hour downpours and possible hail in places.12 Apr 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'No wriggle room': Health NZ stuck to funding cap before QE Health foldedContracts with Health NZ made up about 80% of QE Health's income.12 Apr 09:07 PM
LiveRotorua Daily PostClean-up begins, evacuated residents return as Cyclone Vaianu moves awayNew Zealand has been battered by the 'multi-hazard' storm.12 Apr 08:24 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Never been more scared in my life': Ōhope couple flee home as Vaianu batters Bay of PlentyKylee Kast had to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu's winds suddenly intensified.12 Apr 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoPŌhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.12 Apr 05:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocals watching rising Rotorua steamRising Ngongotahā Stream near Rotorua. Video / Annabel ReidWatch12 Apr 05:42 AM
Rotorua Daily PostInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHidden hymn history: The Billy Graham link to Whakaaria MaiThe video traces the hymn's origins to Billy Graham's 1959 visit to New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostIn photos: Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall in North IslandNew Zealand Herald visual journalists deployed around the North Island to cover Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall. Here are their images. 11 Apr 12:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellationBrodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.11 Apr 06:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDamian McKenzie sets Chiefs record in demolition of Moana Pasifika McKenzie scored two of the 10 tries in the Chiefs' win. 11 Apr 04:35 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Can't compete': City’s last costume hire business closes after 42 yearsCheap online shops and changing habits have left the owner with 'no choice'. 11 Apr 12:00 AM
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
