Rotorua Daily PostArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom boom to bust: Why relying on local assets has cost investors dearlyThe NZX 50 is barely positive for 2025, up just 0.2% so far this year.28 Sep 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Great in theory': Principals back new trade subjects – if rollout is done rightPrincipals warn staffing and resources could limit the success of the Government's plans. 27 Sep 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholarMore than 100 people travelled from Aotearoa to Britain to mark the occasion.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UKThe pou was begun in 1910 by Māori carver Tene Waitere and finished by his descendant.26 Sep 08:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice presence in Western Heights after alleged assault, then crashA woman was taken to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries, police said.26 Sep 03:35 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Sorry Robert': Mayor accused of 'outburst' at rival at election forumTania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes. 26 Sep 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua mayoral race: Tapsell ‘concerned’ if Lee re-elected; Rainbow Storytime sparks debateCandidates expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes at a forum in Rotorua. Video / Mathew NashWatch26 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRunning reds: Verbal abuse, reckless driving on rise at roadworks siteNZTA warns that reckless driver behaviour endangers both crews and motorists.26 Sep 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Night Market to trial location change Trading hours will change to 4pm-8pm, opening earlier during warmer months.25 Sep 10:49 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nightsKiwi conservation project manager hails work of dedicated volunteers. 25 Sep 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriersIf trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns. 25 Sep 08:39 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAussie mag ranks Rotorua spa among world’s top 10 places to relax'Amazing honour ... for our small, beautiful little town to be included.'25 Sep 04:54 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge loss': Rotorua mourns death of lakeside championPhill Thomass is being remembered for his leadership, vision and dedication.25 Sep 12:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTrail bike crackdown: Cash, cannabis, bikes seized in ŌpōtikiPolice seized cannabis, cash and a trail bike during the searches.25 Sep 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostPopular restaurant set to reopen after former owner's $1.4m collapseIt closed in May but its new owner is planning a 'grand comeback'.24 Sep 08:34 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom golf to Hollywood: Mayoral hopeful Paterson’s plans to reinvent RotoruaDon Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua women honoured for lifesaving workRotorua once had the highest rate of WanderSearch use per capita in New Zealand.24 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Serious error', 'worrying signal' - spotlight on Media Council after ruling against cold-case storyCouncil says Mona Blades report was 'deeply unfair' - four of the 10 members disagree.23 Sep 08:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCity's tarnished image dominates tourism debateRotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus.23 Sep 06:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMedia Council upholds complaint over cold case coverageMedia Council has upheld complaint about cold case coverage.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHow this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falconsColin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices. 23 Sep 03:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigatedA 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.23 Sep 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostMan accused of child sex offences tried to 'destroy' laptop, court told The 67-year-old is facing 24 charges, 17 of which relate to two children.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
