Rotorua Daily PostGales, snow: Monster waves hit 11m, Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes in freezerWinds of up to 120km/h are forecast in the Wellington region until about 11am today.01 Jul 07:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMonster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezerRug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.01 Jul 05:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō Winter Festival full of holiday family funA revised Taupō Winter Festival is coming to life these July school holidays.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTeaching former student's grandchild means time to retireThree generations of students, Taupo high school teachers retire after 32 years.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor hails $20m injection for Taupō CBDTown centre on its way to being an attractive place for pedestrians and cyclists.01 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Calm the farm' says council as boundary pegs go inIntimidation and harassment as land ownership issues clarify at Five Mile Bay, Taupō.01 Jul 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWild weather: Monster waves slam capital, snow closes roadsA vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.30 Jun 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCollapsed in a river, her breath stopped for 18 minutesHeather Macdonald was dead when pulled from the freezing Tongariro River. CPR saved her.30 Jun 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostInappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaintThe comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.30 Jun 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSevere shortage of affordable homes and rentalsReport finds there is a severe shortage of affordable housing in the Taupo district.30 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCrash survivor: 'I spat my teeth into someone's hand'Kelsey Tarrant is held together by surgical rods and pins. But her recovery is astounding.29 Jun 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTruck crash blocks lane on State Highway 1 near TaupōThe blockage may cause minor disruptions.29 Jun 06:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō cuts tourism funding, moves focus to domestic marketThe Taupō District Council has slashed half-a-million dollars of funding.28 Jun 09:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson critical after Tūrangi water incidentThe person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.24 Jun 11:12 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan dies after being swept down riverA man has died after being swept down a river near Tangiwai last night.24 Jun 10:26 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'It's a neat time to be part of this community'This weeks' Tūrangi Police report, with Constable John Malpas.24 Jun 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwists and turns of becoming a tradie pay off for Tūrangi builderJayden Jensen knows what can be achieved through perseverance after becoming a builder.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostProperty boom: 'It's like a tap was turned on'Tūrangi real estate agent reports exceptional level of buyer inquiries.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAn end to icy 5am starts for 9am skiing?New system being designed to address too many skiers/boarders chasing too few car parks.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostBuilding a sustainable place to reconnect and thriveThey lost everything in a fire but take heart from starting afresh and leading the way.23 Jun 10:35 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFlag at half-mast as police mourn fallen officerThis week's Taupō Police report, with Sergeant Vanessa Meharry.23 Jun 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostBitter feud: Huka Lodge sale lands in courtBattle between businessmen Michael Kidd and Alexander van Heeren continues.23 Jun 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostTaupō iwi banish freedom campers from reserveNgāti Tūwharetoa put an end to controversial freedom campervans on Lake Taupō shore front.23 Jun 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDesert Road murder: Detectives make fifth arrestA fifth arrest has been made.21 Jun 10:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."20 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".19 Jun 04:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty and TaupōA heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty and Taupō.17 Jun 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Disappointing': Seven Tūrangi drivers over limitThis week's Tūrangi Police report, by Sergeant Te Reipa Morunga.17 Jun 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSurface flooding and landslips as rain batters WellingtonSurface flooding and landslips around capital after heavy and sustained rain overnight.17 Jun 07:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMāori health provider's post-Covid-19 reviewHow did we do? Māori health provider Tūwharetoa Health carries out post Covid-19 review.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo arrests, drugs and cash seized in police operationTaupō Police received 89 calls last week and ran a small-scale drugs operation.17 Jun 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostLockdown break-ups lead to jump in houses for saleAfter Covid-19, Taupō's house market is healthy, with sales up due to couples splitting.16 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostThe warmest winter ever for Taupō rough sleepersOpportunity for a new life? 47 Covid-19 rough sleepers still housed in Taupō motels.16 Jun 11:00 PM