Rotorua Daily PostDaughter inspires mum to Ironman number twoInspired by daughter Steph, Lee-Anne Willis takes on Ironman NZ on Saturday.01 Mar 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua ghost town claim 'rubbish'A new report suggesting Rotorua is at risk of turning into a ghost town has been discredited by locals and leaders who say the city is buoyant and bucking trends.01 Mar 06:00 PM
OpinionWhy we must apologise to MaoriYears ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupo wants to become premier ski destinationTaupo wants to take advantage of $100 million of investment planned for Mount Ruapehu.01 Mar 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua and Taupo voted in top 10 dream bucket list experiencesLocal tourist attractions have made the top 10 dream bucket list experiences in a recent travel company poll.28 Feb 02:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMore than $45k available to communityThe Geyser Community Foundation has more than $45,000 available for the Rotorua and Taupo communities from its Tindall Foundation 27 Feb 09:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch for RotoruaA severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region. Metservice said in a statement scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms 27 Feb 08:00 PM
SportTaupo's Groombridge has work cut outA two-man battle is developing for national enduro championship honours this year, with just a handful of points to separate defending 27 Feb 12:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKayaker thanks 'amazing superhero'Ryan Lucas' friend saved his life after he was knocked unconscious after plunging down a waterfall.26 Feb 06:02 PM
SportIndians to face Baywide leadersBaywide Williams Cup leaders Mount Maunganui and Cadets lose players to Bay rep side this weekend.24 Feb 01:39 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPhotos: Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017Images from Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017 being held at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Photos by Hawkes Bay Today. 23 Feb 06:46 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Arawa hits the stage at Te Matatini (+pics)Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.23 Feb 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson freed from rolled car on Desert RdA person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital 22 Feb 09:57 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWho's the 'real' party for Maori?The newly-announced Mana-Maori electoral deal is already causing acrimony, writes Bryce Edwards.22 Feb 02:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSwarm of quakes in Rotorua and TaupoA series of nearly 300 small earthquakes in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since last Monday may be related to 'stretching' in the area's volcanic zone.21 Feb 09:38 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCentral Plateau Dairy Industry Award finalists announcedThe third round of the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. Central Plateau announced their 21 Feb 09:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBody of missing Taupo angler foundThe body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.21 Feb 02:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKayaker saved in 25m waterfall plungeA renowned whitewater kayaker nearly drowned after riding a 25m waterfall last night.20 Feb 07:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPilot seriously injured in chopper crashA helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.18 Feb 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch for regionThere is a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty and Taupo this afternoon and into the evening. Metservice said in a statement 18 Feb 02:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTourist spills resume at Aratiatia RapidsPower company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.16 Feb 10:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostStrategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underwayA review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department 16 Feb 07:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal firefighters not needed for Christchurch just yet (+ video)By Rebecca Malcolmrebecca.malcolm@nzme.co.nz Local firefighters could head to Christchurch next week as the fire in the Port Hills 16 Feb 03:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBrown and Kessler named top Ironman seedsCHASING: Cameron Brown will be top seed as he looks for a world record 13th victory at the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand 16 Feb 01:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLions tickets almost snapped upTest match tickets for the British and Irish Lions tour are already sold out with only general admission remaining for the match against 15 Feb 11:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFreedom campers banned from Tokaanu rampOvercrowding and hygiene issues have led to Genesis Energy banning all freedom camping on land it owns at the Tokaanu Marina on the 15 Feb 11:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAratiatia Rapids drowning: Spills on holdThey are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been 15 Feb 10:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMissing photo albums reunited with ownerThe power of social media has reunited three family photo albums with their owner. A police media spokeswoman said the albums were 15 Feb 10:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere weather watch for the regionA severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Taupo. Rain with possible heavy falls is expected today and into tomorrow. In 15 Feb 08:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua doesn't want Raggamuffin backRotorua will not host the Raggamuffin festival this year. The promoters of the show announced on Friday that the 10th festival, scheduled 14 Feb 06:32 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Goddess on earth now an eternal hero'Rachael De Jong drowned near Taupo on Waitangi Day - one of 31 drownings so far. Ahead of her funeral today, her family have written this tribute.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCooper, Ferris locked in MX1 combatROUND TWO: Mount Maunganui's Cody Cooper, formerly from Opotiki, the defending champion in the MX1 class and the 2017 series leader 14 Feb 06:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDriveway death a tragic reminderPolice say the death of a 53-year-old man is a reminder that not only children are vulnerable in driveways.13 Feb 08:43 PM
