Rotorua Daily PostTwo people taken to hospital after car crash in Rotorua city centreThe crash was reported at 4.28pm on January 1.01 Jan 11:20 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Losing Sakura has shattered our family’: Uncle’s plea to holiday driversTwo-year-old Sakura Hall died after the car she was in hit a parked truck.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We need to back ourselves': What local leaders hope for in 2026Mayor says if visitors see Rotorua’s beauty, locals should as well. 31 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDrink-driving, impatience, fatigue top Bay police fears as New Year nearsBay police target drink-driving and impatience as 2025 road toll hangs in the balance. 31 Dec 05:00 AM
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 PostNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDecades of dedication: Libby Fletcher honoured for protecting Lake TaraweraLibby Fletcher awarded a King’s Service Medal in the New Year 2026 Honours. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Actually flabbergasted’: Rotorua CAB manager honoured for decades of serviceJane Richards appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWind, rain and cancelled events: What to expect in Tauranga and RotoruaTauranga wind gusts hit 70km/h, while Rotorua recorded 87km/h yesterday.30 Dec 04:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBaby left alone in hot car prompts emergency services calloutThe child was rescued from the locked car by Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff.30 Dec 02:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGold clam clampdown at Lake Ōkāreka sparks concern for Lake Tarawera anglersWarranted officers and volunteers will staff the Lake Ōkāreka boat ramp.30 Dec 01:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Antisocial behaviour won’t be tolerated': Police warn Kinloch revellersAnyone breaching the Kinloch liquor ban risks a $250 instant fine or arrest.29 Dec 09:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPipe dream: Will Rotorua ever have a hydroslide again? The mayor has made it her mission to restore a feature of her youth to the city.29 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCroc attack: Dad bashed at playground over kid's shoesHe was sentenced to 150 hours' community work and two years' supervision.29 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Protect Ōkareka now, before it’s too late': United front against lake pestWarranted officers and volunteers will staff the main Lake Ōkareka boat ramp.29 Dec 03:35 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Our goal was to save the Queen': Owner puts Lakeland Queen business on marketOwner Damon Hagaman spent $2.5m restoring the Lakeland Queen and its jetty.29 Dec 12:09 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'They make it possible': New Rotorua hospice chief calls for community supportThe job was an opportunity he 'just had to jump at'. 28 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOrange rain warning: Heavy downpours and thunderstorms for Bay of PlentyMetService expects 80–120mm of rain, with heaviest falls this afternoon.28 Dec 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCommerce Commission rejects QE Health's 'monopoly bullying' complaintQE Health’s contract with Health NZ was worth more than $300,000 a month.28 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostAuthor's debut thriller has unexpected parallels to Tom Phillips caseBreaking news on the manhunt unfolded the same week her book launched.27 Dec 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer hotspot: Fisher and UB40 headline Bay’s blockbuster seasonUp to 25,000 fans are set to pack the Bay Oval for Australian DJ Fisher.26 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGet the Wahs! Rotorua dreams of Warriors return after seven-year absenceThe New Zealand Warriors have not played in Rotorua since 2020 - and won't in 2026 either.26 Dec 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOver 2000 wallabies controlled across Bay of Plenty this year The cute critters cause massive economic and biodiversity problems for New Zealand. 26 Dec 05:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Thanks to everyone': Missing Taupō man found after police appealPolice say David may be confused and walks with a distinctive shuffle.26 Dec 12:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHow to stay safe on Waikato River float with flows near extreme riskFlows above 140 cumecs on the river make the float trip more dangerous.25 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostStorm risk: Regions under thunderstorm watch Storms may bring intense downpours of 25–40mm of rain an hour.25 Dec 08:07 PM
