Rotorua Daily Post'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCar linked to Pahīatua homicide found at Rotorua lookoutPolice seek sightings of a man, aged 40 to 50, seen near Tarawera Rd.16 Oct 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Cover-up’: Advocate demands transparency in child-snatching caseThe ministry first claimed no breaches, then confirmed the centre broke regulations.16 Oct 06:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHighway closed: Two critical in South Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.20pm.16 Oct 05:29 PM
Rotorua Daily Post$9m boost for Bay of Plenty flood protection projectsThe projects aim to strengthen stopbanks and canals protecting local homes.16 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOperation finds kids 'implicated' in cannabis dealing, police sayOfficers searched four Ōpōtiki properties as part of an operation targeting drug dealing.16 Oct 06:42 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo injured, one critical after car hits tree south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Bryce Rd, closed for a Targa Rally stage.15 Oct 11:24 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaxi driver forced to hand over cash at gunpointThe driver was made to stop at an ATM and hand over his own money.15 Oct 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostAirports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.15 Oct 09:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Back yourself': How a former Rotorua Young Achiever's dream came trueThe Rotorua Young Achievers has been recognising talented students for 35 years.15 Oct 09:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPāpā-mooola: Lotto player scores $200k paydayThe $20 million Powerball jackpot prize was not struck.15 Oct 08:22 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo dead: Police appeal for footage after North Island crashPolice say a grey SUV and a small silver hatchback may have been involved.15 Oct 07:46 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHighway rebuild to disrupt traffic between Rotorua and TaurangaCrews will work weekdays between 6am and 5pm from Ōkere Falls to Whangamarino.15 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo dead following SH1 crash near Tīrau, road remains closedDiversions remain in place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.15 Oct 08:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAustralians buy top Kiwi holiday park for $50m“The big corporates are just mopping up the prime holiday parks."15 Oct 06:49 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan accused of breaking into police station with an axe sacks lawyer in courtMark Christiansen told Judge Skellern he did not understand what was happening in court.15 Oct 06:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice renew appeal for sightings of missing man’s grey uteAydan was last seen in Hamilton’s Chartwell area on August 17.15 Oct 01:38 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTopless swim empowers breast cancer survivor: 'Women that looked just like me'70 women stripped off and jumped into the 14C water of Lake Rotoiti for a good cause.14 Oct 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
Rotorua Daily PostA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM