Rotorua Daily Post‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend loomsWhen it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.08 Jan 03:25 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 PostNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits'We were all listening for the thunder and we were like, ‘there’s no thunder'.'07 Jan 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice veteran to take on The Goat after diagnosis of rare heart diseaseThe Rotorua detective’s heart now relies on a pacemaker and defibrillator.07 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman who died near famous Rotorua geyser named as local mum of twinsPolice say Briar Stockley's death has been referred to the coroner and is not suspicious.07 Jan 03:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌhope golf course turns tree error into restoration planA court order requires new plantings over three years and looking after them for 10.07 Jan 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostReliving the 'golden age of exploration': Graduate sets sail for Antarctica"I’m just excited to fully immerse myself in the experience."06 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Potential to become severe': Thunderstorms to lash parts of North Island todayMetService warns storms may bring 25 to 40mm of rain in an hour.06 Jan 08:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRacing icon returns: Jonny Reid and Black Beauty reunite at TaupōThe iconic A1 Team New Zealand car returns to Taupō nearly 20 years on.05 Jan 11:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionFrom Boxing Day sales to GDP: How our quiet decisions shape local lifeOPINION: Rotorua writer Lifang Chen links one old suitcase to big ideas about GDP.05 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLegends and rising stars: Māori tennis marks 99 years on and off the courtTennis legend Dame Ruia Morrison, 89, attended the opening ceremony.05 Jan 05:25 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'A bunch of missing teeth': The need for free adult dental careDanae Lee lived for decades without dentist visits: 'I couldn’t afford to go.'04 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCourthouse crisis has lawyers insisting 'we need a new one now’Lawyers say some murder-accused are getting bail purely due to trial delays.04 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBeyond the bookshelves: How independent bookstores keep turning the pageXanadu Exchange keeps every book under $5 and trades titles for store credit.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Often shouted and sworn at’: Nurse on ED abuseShe says long waits times and staffing pressures fuel patient frustration.02 Jan 10:11 PM
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 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
