Rotorua Daily PostSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHe used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to seaThe fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.17 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostShane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmersForestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.17 May 03:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMeth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quitThere's always hope if you've got good support from clean people, say recovering addicts.14 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLeft behind: School survey finds gulf in kids' internet access at homeA survey has found a huge digital divide between schoolchildren in rich and poor areas.14 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFighting the Demon: Red truck a symbol of everything wrong in KawerauAround 600 people were smoking meth in the town of 6000, say police.13 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostP babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.10 May 03:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCar crashes through fence in KawerauEmergency services are on their way to a crash in Kawerau.02 May 04:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice seek witnesses to Kawerau crashPolice are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a man near Kawerau.27 Apr 06:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOne person dead in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on SH34, Kawerau Rd West between SH30 and Kawerau.26 Apr 07:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGame bird hunters reminded of firearm safety messagesFirearm safety messages as game bird hunting season sets to open next month,18 Apr 02:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRubbish burnoff sets alight shelter beltAn out of control rubbish burnoff torched about 100m by 20m of a shelter belt in Galatea.15 Apr 06:25 PM
Rotorua Daily PostA boxing club building up the Kawerau communityA $90,000 grant is helping a boxing club help more children.25 Mar 09:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers fleeA major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today14 Mar 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released todayA joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNearly 50 earthquakes recorded near KawerauThe largest was a magnitude of 3.7.12 Mar 09:37 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby deadLacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.12 Mar 04:18 AM
Rotorua Daily Post$500k of community grants announcedCommunity groups granted more than $500k of funding.12 Mar 12:32 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan arrested after Kawerau car incidentHe will appear in court today.10 Mar 10:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo people rammed by car in KawerauVideo shows two people being rammed by a car, which then flees.10 Mar 04:30 PM
VideoLocal Focus: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Mar 02:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChild sex offender placed in shared family lodgings'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'05 Mar 11:56 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice investigation into shooting in Bay of Plenty ongoingPolice investigation into shooting is ongoing21 Feb 09:22 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at policeThe man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.21 Feb 04:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostObscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossingReport into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.13 Feb 08:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau: Only 38 per cent at school regularlyRegular school attendance improves slightly, but still shows yawning decile gaps.31 Jan 03:51 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDiscolouration prompts water chlorination haltThere's been sporadic yellow to brown discolouration of the town's tap water.29 Jan 03:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAnti-P protesters march through Kawerau following Mongrel Mob raidsDozens of people turned out to an anti-P march in an Eastern Bay town plagued by the drug.26 Jan 04:32 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau residents told discoloured water is 'safe to drink'The mayor says the problems are due to chlorine, and they are 'not happy about it'.26 Jan 02:54 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransackedBurglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.26 Dec 07:41 PM
