Rotorua Daily Post'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landingHis dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.28 Aug 08:26 PM
Rotorua Daily PostErosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gatesThe banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.28 Aug 07:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its tollThe lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.28 Aug 01:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMayors 'cautiously optimistic' about keeping mills from closingThe Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.22 Aug 09:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mumMaxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.16 Aug 06:34 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal crueltyHe disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.12 Aug 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fansBruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.02 Aug 10:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBurglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuitImpact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.01 Aug 10:12 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobeDamien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLine in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campgroundForeshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.31 Jul 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostTaupō tsunami: What scientists have discovered about rare 2022 eventThe 2022 midnight tsunami was one of NZ's strangest natural events. How did it happen?28 Jul 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 yearsThe jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.25 Jul 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in JuneAccidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.25 Jul 03:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipeCordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.21 Jul 10:57 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCheck your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.21 Jul 03:25 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trialWiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.18 Jul 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killerWiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.16 Jul 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostVehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platformThe lookout is popular with sightseers and hides a water treatment plant underneath.15 Jul 02:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSupercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in TaupōSupercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.10 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHas school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winterPack your winter gear for Ruapehu.09 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injuredPair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?05 Jul 05:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFreezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skiesCentral North Island and BoP feel the pinch.03 Jul 09:29 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.02 Jul 05:24 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientistWednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.01 Jul 06:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accidentA group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.29 Jun 07:25 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driverWoman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.25 Jun 12:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCrews fight Taupō house fire overnightThe two-storey house was well ablaze, Fenz says.23 Jun 06:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name'A criminal should not be permitted to defend other criminals, it's as simple as that.'22 Jun 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.21 Jun 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō florist delivers more than just flowersWhen florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.19 Jun 01:00 AM