Rotorua Daily PostUp to 240mm forecast in 20 hours for BoP, RotoruaPeople are being warned to check emergency supplies and consider changing travel plans.20 Jan 03:11 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-yearA health service provider says the extra beds still fall short of current demand.19 Jan 09:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal waters19 Jan 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWaioweka Gorge closure for 'several weeks' will affect roadworks, freight19 Jan 02:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDairy awards winners to be announced at Rotorua galaSteve and Amy Gillies used the award to buy a 97ha farm near Te Awamutu.19 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer hits the sweet spot: New late-night dessert bar serves 'thousands'18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year18 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeks18 Jan 03:56 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners17 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events in Bay of Plenty this season17 Jan 02:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua cyclists turn to bike valets as parking a ‘real hassle’A new pin-drop map with Rotorua Lakes Council lets riders flag gaps in routes.31 Dec 01:09 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quietHundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch. 24 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Much needed' $50m new mental health unit to open by mid-yearA health service provider says the extra beds still fall short of current demand.19 Jan 09:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal watersAbout 60 iwi, whānau and staff gathered this morning as the rāhui was placed.19 Jan 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer hits the sweet spot: New late-night dessert bar serves 'thousands'18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year18 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeks18 Jan 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow one misstep on a Rotorua trail reset my year aheadThe gentle hike became a reminder to slow down and take the safer path.19 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Readers debate Aotearoa, tourism woes, Trump and Nato tiesOpinion: Our readers have their say.15 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post8 years retired and still winning one of Rotorua’s top business honoursHe 'did not have a clue' the major award was in the offing.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow one misstep on a Rotorua trail reset my year aheadThe gentle hike became a reminder to slow down and take the safer path.19 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionNCEA results: What to ask the student in your life before you ask their scoresOPINION: From today, NCEA students can access their 2025 results.13 Jan 04:55 PM
SportReturn of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in MarchThe former middleweight champion will take on No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle.14 Jan 01:20 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Today’s the day’: Gapes delivers top Kiwi finish in brutal World XC heatRotorua-born Hannah Gapes clocked 34:01 over the brutal 10km course.11 Jan 01:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second lookWhile most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.17 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winnersVoting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?17 Jan 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideChery Tiggo 7 SUV goes ICE for New Zealand: ditching the plug for pure petrolICE-only models cut $8-10k from price of Super Hybrids.20 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideVolvo’s new EX60 to launch with Google Gemini AIThe new SUV is revealed tomorrow, and it will be the first to feature the AI assistant.20 Jan 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideHonda Base Station Prototype revealed: clever, compact campingHonda has slipped into the camping market with a new lightweight travel trailer concept.20 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideZeekr 7X Performance full review: the East’s version of WestThere's a deliberate European character to the luxury 7X SUX.19 Jan 11:05 PM
OneRoofWaiheke helipad lodge for sale again as sellers aim to match $17.5m purchase price"This is not a profit-making exercise in any way.”20 Jan 07:24 AM
OneRoofFlorence Pugh Netflix villa has sold: Devonport mansion snapped up after buyer falls for beach spotBuyer grew up in the suburb and plans to raise her own family there.20 Jan 07:20 AM
OneRoofCoromandel mystery: Why beachfront properties in this town are selling for half the price Agents say Whitianga is probably undervalued.19 Jan 07:33 AM
OneRoofThe best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the moneyAnd why they've turned off the gas and embraced charcoal.19 Jan 07:30 AM
Wednesday25°C16°CRain with heavy falls easing to a few showers in the morning. Strong northeasterlies, turning westerly in the morning.
The CountryThe Country: Why this economist says 2026 will be better than 2025Cameron Bagrie, Dominic Jones, Tom Young, Jo Luxton and Tom Martin feature on the show.20 Jan 12:52 AM
The Country'Very important tool': Hornet tracking technology proving effectiveSmall radio trackers imported from the Netherlands help find queens, workers and nests.19 Jan 10:54 PM
The CountryBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryCan cattle use tools? A brown cow shows howVeronika's flexible, multi-purpose tool use has previously been seen only in apes.19 Jan 07:55 PM