Rotorua Daily PostMurder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob bossThe Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.26 Feb 03:09 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.26 Feb 02:49 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Get inside': Man arrested after explosives team moves in on suspicious device'I wanted to go outside or look out the window ... but everyone was told to get inside'.26 Feb 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostIt's not Auckland: The city where it takes 11.3 years to save a house depositThe influence of 'wealth' on the property market is one suspected reason for high prices.26 Feb 01:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain watch in place for BoP and CoromandelThe regions could expect periods of rain, locally heavy at times, with possible downpours.26 Feb 12:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChiefs players wearing microphones during games to engage fansThe microphone innovation was revealed on Sunday on Sky Sport's The Breakdown.25 Feb 10:49 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedySentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.25 Feb 08:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDefence Force called in to dispose of 'suspicious item' at Rotorua intersectionPolice cordoned off the area.25 Feb 05:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan found dead at popular swimming area near RotoruaA 50-year-old man was found dead in a creek in the Hot and Cold Pool area.25 Feb 05:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Matatini 2025: 12 groups qualify from Mātaatua, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Tauihu regionalsTwelve kapa groups from Mātaatua qualify for Te Matatini 2025.25 Feb 05:25 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removedUnexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals24 Feb 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Comancheros Harley-Davidson bikes crushed by police under new lawsIt is the first time police have sought an order to destroy assets under new laws.24 Feb 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Fantastic': Rebounding conference sector to pump $15m into city economyThe business events sector had 'rebounded strongly'24 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Step too far': Smart mouthguards spark controversySeveral players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.23 Feb 08:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEmergency housing and security firm boss Tiny Deane finedA separation between the security business and the emergency housing work was required.23 Feb 04:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: Breaking down barriers in New ZealandHow do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in NZ?23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Heartened by the new Govt’s educational priorityOPINION: Our readers have their say.23 Feb 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: Prosecuting homeless beggars seems pointlessOpinion: "Being poor should not be a crime."23 Feb 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: High share prices can still mean good valueOPINON: Some investors baulk when they see a high share price, but they shouldn’t.23 Feb 02:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCoroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near MatamataTaukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.23 Feb 04:12 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge shock to life': Man with tetraplegia now helps others with disabilitiesTimothy Lee 'hit my head open on a tree' when he had a mountain biking accident.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having itHe made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.23 Feb 12:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua hot pool mystery echoes 1980 search for man's remainsPolice are trying to find out if a man has fallen into a 'near-boiling' geothermal pool.22 Feb 10:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdownPolice will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes22 Feb 08:35 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCar down bank, powerlines down: Arrests after multiple crashesA power outage was reported.22 Feb 07:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChiefs: Picking their best ever Super Rugby playersPicking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past22 Feb 04:18 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō schools in lockdown as armed police respond to incidentSchools in the Taupō suburb of Hilltop have been placed into lockdown.22 Feb 03:39 AM
Rotorua Daily PostElectronics store closed after early-morning burglaryThe burglary was reported about 2am.21 Feb 07:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLandlord loses five-year battle over 'dangerous and insanitary' flatsA judge has ordered Rotorua's Stephen Bhana to pay the local council.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua golfer eyes St Andrew's in bid to honour pioneering mum's legacyJane Little was Australasia’s first professional female golfer.21 Feb 12:34 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice want videos of alleged 'gang-related fight' in Rotorua CBDThe incident happened on Valentine's Day.20 Feb 10:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostUltra-Trail apologises after some runners struggle to get water on hot day4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua hot pool mystery: Did a man fall in? Why police can't find a bodyWhy searchers are struggling to confirm their suspicion in the near-boiling pool.20 Feb 03:40 PM