Rotorua Daily PostDriver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 ‘I hope he dies’Robert Tihema was found guilty of careless driving causing Avia Faataape’s death.01 Apr 02:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSkyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park, hints at new developmentThe gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.31 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How one ballet teacher has shaped a city’s young livesMore than 100 students danced in Ruby the Tūī in Rotorua that night.31 Mar 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events coming up in Bay of PlentyYour guide to What's On in the region.31 Mar 02:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes soloShe resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.30 Mar 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Stealing from the future': Iwi challenges $3b council investment portfolioNgāti Pūkenga has urged a rethink of the regional council's investment portfolio purpose.30 Mar 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Where does it all end?': Owner of attacked Maltese dogs calls for tougher controls'Normal people can’t even take their dog for a walk in peace any more.'30 Mar 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCruise giant accused of 'callous' tactics to avoid multimillion Whakaari/White Island payout Stephanie lost her father and sister, then entered a legal battle with the cruise company.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Sport'Bringing Will home': Warriors land elite Storm winger in major backline boostThe Kawerau-born winger switched from All Blacks Sevens to league in 2022.30 Mar 08:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta tripBlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.30 Mar 05:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan accused of making class-A hallucinogen also charged over unpaid sex claimHe is further charged with failing to allow police to search his device.30 Mar 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAmbitious plan aims to revive BOP townGovernment Better Off funding includes $250,000 to kickstart projects in Murupara.30 Mar 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medalHis family has learned more about his military past. 29 Mar 10:11 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Amazing feeling’: Waikato winner takes Young Farmer regional finalCam Clayton edged out Te Miro farmer Stephen Brunskill by just three points.29 Mar 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSocial support, 38 homes: Iwi plans new housing communityFour units are for rangatahi, 15 for kaumātua and 19 for whānau.29 Mar 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo seriously injured after three-car crash in WaikatoEmergency services were called to the crash about 5.40pm.29 Mar 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFour councils study shared water services planA formal report later this year will spell out costs, savings and service levels.29 Mar 12:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North IslandWaikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.28 Mar 11:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOverwhelmed by CVs: New programme matches Rotorua employers with ready staffThe free ChamberWorks scheme pre-screens candidates to spare firms hundreds of CVs.28 Mar 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChiefs get hard-fought win over Western ForceScores were locked up before the Chiefs took control late.28 Mar 10:45 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostBlown it? Kaumātua group stripped of kapa haka win over saxophone useNgāti Rangiwewehi Pakeke say they told organisers they would be using the instrument.27 Mar 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostConstruction downturn hits apprentices, but signs of recovery emergeConstruction is Tauranga’s second-largest employer, with 10,067 jobs in 2025.27 Mar 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPeters returns to Tauranga retirement village he opened, hails retiree voteThe NZ First leader officially opened Greenwood Park as Tauranga MP on December 3, 1988.27 Mar 06:10 AM
LiveRotorua Daily PostKaikohe at serious risk of running out of water tonightResidents asked to 'immediately reduce' water consumption.27 Mar 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOrange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and floodingRainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.27 Mar 03:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen victim of brutal ordeal flees NZ, woman jailedThe 19-year-old victim was so traumatised she left New Zealand to rebuild.26 Mar 11:28 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘A way we can remember them’: 12-hour relay for landslide victimsEight people died in two January landslides in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.26 Mar 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPrisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegationsPolice confirm a complaint is under investigation by a sexual assault team.26 Mar 06:55 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Bottomless pit': Rotorua Museum grant criticised as BOP free entry axedFree entry clause dropped from funding amid concerns providing the money was a mistake.26 Mar 06:08 PM