Rotorua Daily PostRun the Forest to showcase Rotorua to thousands of visitorsThe sold-out event is expected to inject millions of dollars into the local economy.07 Aug 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winnerOnly one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.07 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCordons lifted, police presence remains in Ōwhata after operationNearby school access remains unaffected by the operation, police say.06 Aug 06:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHip-hop legend set for Rotorua halftime showKing Kapisi will perform in the break during the Manu Samoa v Flying Fijians match.06 Aug 06:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFamily outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consentHobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.06 Aug 05:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Pretty epic': Why this man walked 12-hours overnight in sub-zero temperaturesThe hardest part was from 2am to 6am: 'It’s pretty cold, and it’s a little bit lonely.'06 Aug 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostIs this the toastie capital of NZ? City has two cafes in competition finalsHead judge Kerry Tyack said having two finalists from one city was impressive.05 Aug 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Disheartening': Why a bid to house homeless people in pods fell overA local business made the $2500 pods. A charity bought some. Then plans began unravelling.05 Aug 07:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan involved in daylight gang shooting breaches home detentionA teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court.05 Aug 03:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTraffic lights to be activated at Rotorua intersectionPeople are encouraged to drive with care. 05 Aug 02:53 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPower cut as crash takes out pole in MamakuA crash on Maraeroa Rd wiped out a power pole, cutting power for nine hours.04 Aug 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostĀtiamuri fatal crash victim namedThe crash happened on State Highway 30 at 5am, July 25.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua begins major upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructureRanolf St water main upgrade will finish by mid-2026 in four stages.03 Aug 02:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFlat battery thwarts supermarket shoplifter's escapePolice arrested him in the carpark – and found he had more than stolen groceries.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua woman honours late uncle, cousin with Run the Forest tributeThe event on August 9 has had a record early sell-out with 4500 participants.02 Aug 02:17 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Changed a generation': Why three Rotorua principals have been celebrated Garry de Thierry, Phil Palfrey and Colin Watkins have received life memberships.01 Aug 06:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Visible police presence': Multiple arrests made at Rotorua gang tangiZain Matenga Taikato-Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital last week.01 Aug 09:56 AM
SportBay of Plenty riders in top 10 for UCI eventsFifteen Kiwi riders are ranked in the world’s top-10 across multiple disciplines.01 Aug 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floodsDuring a mission to rescue a woman stuck on top of her car, the truck got swallowed01 Aug 02:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCan Rotorua hit 'ambitious' voter turnout target?Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election.31 Jul 09:36 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitorsDespite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.31 Jul 08:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice confirm Maketū operation linked to Rotorua deathThe police operation in Maketū began four days after Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox's death.31 Jul 08:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Floods engulf roads and properties, marae hosts stranded travellersFloodwaters cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.30 Jul 11:43 PM
