Rotorua Daily PostLandslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after stormThe North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain. 12 Jul 12:43 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoonsTheir gatherings involve burnouts, doughnuts and fireworks.11 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTearful hunter admits shooting and killing friendMark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBay home crowd rallies behind netball's MagicThe Magic play the Pulse in the ANZ Premiership at Baypark Arena on Saturday.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their ownMark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.11 Jul 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-runOne man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.11 Jul 12:26 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Moments are priceless': Silver Ferns stars reunite for TV reality showThe show aims to inspire more girls to play netball across New Zealand.11 Jul 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHome-schooled students ride 755km to Parliament for equal sports accessAmelia Twiss and George Fisher made the journey over 10 days. 10 Jul 11:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty, up to 140mm expectedBay of Plenty is under an orange warning for heavy rain until 3am on Saturday.10 Jul 10:57 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLight truck rolls on SH36, one seriously injuredThe crash is blocking both lanes.10 Jul 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer Judge urges Paea Vehikite's family to continue their fight to keep him in NZ.10 Jul 08:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMidweek windfall: Winning Lotto ticket sold in RotoruaTwelve players nationwide each won in the live draw.10 Jul 02:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain warning likely for BoP – MetServiceAn orange warning has been issued for Coromandel and Waikato from 11am tomorrow.10 Jul 12:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua council takes back control of parking servicesThe decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.09 Jul 09:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water useThe partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.09 Jul 09:14 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Dying needlessly': Iwi monitors call for action on low cancer screening rates'People don’t have to die from diseases like that if they’re caught early enough.'09 Jul 09:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTruck driver dies in BoP crashOtara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.09 Jul 09:01 PM
SportRugby showdown: Local teams gear up for Baywide semisWhakarewarewa dominated Te Puna with a 57-10 win in Rotorua.09 Jul 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyedThe family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.08 Jul 10:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWellington Opera brings historic tale of Rotorua soldier to lifeThe opera 'Mate Ururoa' tells Captain Roger Dansey's true story.08 Jul 09:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrestNew police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.08 Jul 09:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.08 Jul 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPaige Johnson flower tribute set ablazeA flower tribute for Paige Johnson, who was killed after allegedly being hit by a motorcycle at Rotorua crossing, has been set on fire. Video / Supplied, Ben FraserWatch08 Jul 08:36 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Brazen' gang attack: Mongrel Mob members avoid jailThirteen Mongrel Mob members attacked a rival gang at a Rotorua roundabout.08 Jul 04:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBoP shooting happened at 'private dwelling', suspect still wantedInformation sought about man in a green coat and gumboots.08 Jul 01:36 AM
Rotorua Daily Post21yo defends wounding charge after alleged hit-and-run at night marketTara-Paige Simon pleaded not guilty in Rotorua District Court.08 Jul 12:05 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Risk to the public': Police search for wanted manHuirua has connections to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.07 Jul 11:57 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEnd of an era: Kinleith workers mark closureWorkers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.07 Jul 11:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWomen make their mark at sheep dog trialsNine women were among the 23 finalists at the Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials.07 Jul 11:12 PM
