Rotorua Daily PostMayor backs quake rule changes as boost for Chateau TongariroThe 96-year-old landmark was shut in 2023 because of earthquake risk.30 Sep 07:14 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTe Rangimaheu named successor as Ngāti Tūwharetoa arikiThousands gathered at Waihī Marae in Tūrangi to farewell Tā Tumu Te Heuheu.29 Sep 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHundreds gather in Waihī to farewell Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu28 Sep 01:15 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Most eggs I’ve ever heard of’: Kiwi trust lifts 46 eggs in two nights25 Sep 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTraffic delays expected as Ngāti Tūwharetoa prepare to farewell ariki24 Sep 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRare upside-down stamp sells for $260,000The rare Lake Taupō stamp first cost just four pence when issued in 1903.21 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Real concerns': Judge critical of Auckland rehab service Corrections says it is aware of concerns from the judiciary about the Grace Foundation.20 Sep 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGang leader guilty: Jury convicts Mongrel Mob president of Taupō motel murderRyan Woodford was shot dead in front of his partner and children in Taupō.18 Sep 07:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMob boss murder trial: Jury to start deliberating after final arguments heardTeina Williams is accused of shooting dead Ryan Woodford at point-blank range in 2022.17 Sep 09:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We’ll foot the bill': 15,000-signature petition pushes Govt on Chateau Tongariro’s futureRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says an investor needs a DoC concession of 100 years or more.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Loss of a taonga': Whānau history inspires geothermal researchPart of their land was taken in the 1960s to build the airport.12 Sep 02:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEye-catching: 2500 glass eyes in need of a new homeIt sounds like a riddle – but it really isn’t. The answer is a basement in Te Puke.12 Sep 01:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Could be a game changer': NZ's first supercritical geothermal site chosenDrilling is expected to start in 18 to 24 months in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.10 Sep 03:40 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Disguised': Bizarre interaction with Tom Phillips revealedThe fugitive father said he was 'living off the grid' while his children sat in a car.09 Sep 04:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOutdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacherThere are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.08 Sep 09:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGangs, meth and a murder trial: Why a key Crown witness rethought her loyalty to Mob bossWilliams is accused of shooting Ryan Woodford at point-blank range.05 Sep 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō geothermal zone potential spurs $10m in Govt funding for explorationThe project could be 'globally groundbreaking' for 'supercritical' energy generation.04 Sep 02:46 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Woolworths Taupō opens with special pouThe supermarket and the pou have a history dating back to 1961.03 Sep 11:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostVictim's family 'broken and enraged': Truck driver sentenced after fatal crashTe Aorangi Hohepa, 85, died from her injuries after nine days in hospital.02 Sep 06:14 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' completeAnnual output would power 158,000 homes, exceeding Christchurch’s residential total.30 Aug 10:43 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'You can disappear': Real-life case provides seed for author's thrilling debutZoë Rankin sold her first novel to a publisher after writing less than a chapter. 28 Aug 11:41 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWitness lashes out in Mongrel Mob president's murder trial: 'I don’t want to be here'Henry Mau'u swore in court, refusing to answer questions.27 Aug 04:32 AM
