Todd McClay and Fisher Wang are hosting election night parties in Rotorua tonight.

Todd McClay on his repeat win as MP for Rotorua and plan for his first 100 days

National’s Todd McClay is the longest-serving Rotorua MP in the history of the seat. Video / Kelly Makiha

Todd McClay claims victory in the Rotorua electorate.

The National Party’s Todd McClay says he has claimed victory in the Rotorua electorate. Video / Kelly Makiha

Todd McClay and Fisher Wang are hosting election night parties in Rotorua tonight.

Todd McClay and Fisher Wang are hosting election night parties tonight. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua Intermediate School's new pump track opens

Teacher Jayne Hendrikse describes the vision of the $100,000 pump track that opened for Rotorua Intermediate School students. Video / Kelly Makiha

Councillor Raj Kumar comes under fire for Facebook post criticising Labour

Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Raj Kumar was criticised for posting a video of a fight and making a comment that they were beaten up for voting Labour.

Government to fund Rotorua Airport intersection

The Government has announced $3.4 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the four-way intersection. Video / Kelly Makiha

The Rotorua Citizens Club is in financial difficulty

Rotorua Citizens Club manager Tanya Anderson is appealing for financial lifelines to ensure the future of the club. Video / Kelly Makiha

Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton on why voters should choose her

Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton tells reporter Kelly Makiha that her heart is her biggest strength. Video / Kelly Makiha

Voice of the People: Bay Of Plenty 2026

Voice of the People: NZME journalists hit the streets of Bay of Plenty and Waikato to find out what's on voters' minds heading into the general election. Video / NZ Herald

Wendy Peterson is using her life savings and selling her home to stay alive

Retired teacher of 46 years Wendy Peterson has paid nearly $200,000 for non-funded Keytruda to fight her cancer. Video / Kelly Makiha

Election 2026: New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown's job interview for Rotorua MP

New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown explains to senior reporter Kelly Makiha why not being a politician would make him an ideal Rotorua MP. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua MP candidate job interview: The Opportunity Party's candidate Finn Liley

Finn Liley explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua MP candidate job interview with Labour's Fisher Wang

The councillor tells Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why he wants the job as Rotorua's next MP. Video / Kelly Makiha

Brothers’ Lake Rotoiti survival story

When Ian and Allen Hurne stopped to help a sinking boat on Lake Rotoiti in March 2025, both vessels disappeared beneath the surface within seconds. Video / Coastguard NZ

Rotorua MP candidate job interview with National's Todd McClay

The incumbent MP explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha

Pink Walk Rotorua

The Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk took place on Wednesday at the Village Green, Rotorua Lakefront. Video / Ed Young

Restaurant owner Sid Saluja has just opened his newest venue The Feasting Fox

The Feasting Fox has opened on Eat Streat in time for Labour weekend. Video / NZ Herald

The Rotorua Business Chamber hosts the Rotorua Candidates' Forum

National's Todd McClay, Labour's Fisher Wang, New Zealand First's Billy Brown and Opportunity's Finn Liley spoke to voters at the Rotorua Candidates Forum.

Rotorua liquor store worker injured as thief flees

A shopkeeper suffered a cut to his head during the incident at Bottle-O Lynmore in Rotorua on Tuesday morning.

Rotorua air cadet Luke Wilmoth is running a marathon in his uniform.

He is raising money for the RSA. Video via Instagram, @luke_wilmeth

Remembrance walk held for anniversary of Jayleb-Che Dean's disappearance

About 500 people gathered at Lake Moananui Reserve for a walk in honour of the Tokoroa teacher, who went missing in Rotorua a year ago. Video / Kelly Makiha

Stray horses at business park

Stray horses shocked an Eastgate Business Park worker in Rotorua. Video / Richard Canning

Rotorua business celebrates 100th year

Lee Brothers Cabinets & Joinery managing director Paul Ingram reflects on the business and its 100th year in business. Video / Annabel Reid

Green Drinks Election Event

Four Rotorua electoral candidates debate environmental and conservation issues at an event hosted by Rotorua Green Drinks and Forest & Bird. Video / Kelly Makiha

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Mike Cook and Drisana Sheely

Meet one of 10 dance pairs in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson

Flowers laid at scene of triple homicide investigation

Rotorua resident lays flowers at the scene of a triple homicide investigation. Video / Ben Fraser

Rotorua triple homicide: Resident heard ‘three pops’

A woman who has lived in the area for 24 years describes the night a woman and two children were found dead at a Rotorua address. Video / Ben Fraser

What is it really like filming in Bay of Plenty?

Film Bay of Plenty’s new regional showreel provides the answer. Video / Film Bay of Plenty

Rotorua Police Incident

Police are making inquiries into a serious incident in Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Andrew Strickland and Aroha Dorset

Ten dancing couples are taking the stage on September 19. Video / Megan Wilson

Rotorua Curtainbank needs help

For the first time in 12 years, the stocks are nearly gone for the Rotorua Curtainbank, says group co-ordinator Judy Gregor. Video / Kelly Makiha

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Barry Bird and Selina Zhang

Meet one of the 10 dancing couples in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Paul and Deborah Kay

Meet one married couple taking part in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson

Health New Zealand Lakes operations group director Alan Wilson

Health New Zealand Lakes operations group director Alan Wilson spoke at the opening of Rotorua Hospital's new mental health and addiction inpatient facility. Video / Megan Wilson

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Anaha and Grace Hiini

They are one of 10 pairs in this year's hospice fundraiser.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on why he regrets his party's stance on emergency housing in Rotorua when it was in power. Video / Kelly Makiha

Survivor Brian White recalls a fatal crash 60 years ago.

He and three friends were heading back to milk cows after rugby when the crash happened. Video / Megan Wilson

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Scott Tipiwai and Emma Clapperton

The pair are dancing in this year's Hospice fundraiser.

Black ice crash fears for SH30 resident

Nathan Moore witnessed a fatal crash outside his property in January; now black ice has caused six crashes in the last fortnight. Video / Annabel Reid

Snow flurries around Rotorua

Snow flurries were captured on video in Mamaku and Ātiamuri on Tuesday. Videos / Supplied