Rotorua Daily Post'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch for BOP and Rotorua The heightened risk runs from 3pm to 11pm across central regions.26 Feb 07:54 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō river float turns rescue as seven pulled from waterFour men got into trouble: three people jumped in to help. 25 Feb 07:52 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGuilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boyThe 24-year-old driver will be sentenced in Taupo District Court on April 29.24 Feb 09:23 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom rates to dates? Councils’ Valentine’s Day post delights localsRotorua Lakes Council's cheeky 'shot' drew more than 1500 likes and 150 comments.16 Feb 10:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayorAn unnamed Kiwi investor is offering about $100m to save the Chateau.12 Feb 10:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNot looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altarGeorge Sanderson stunned friends by proposing at a Friday Forum gathering.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch: Heavy downpours for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaForecasters say intense rain could trigger surface flooding, slips and road chaos.11 Feb 02:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen skipper who survived boat fire given warning instead of fineThe 14-year-old skipper was operating the boat alone, despite an age ban.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMechanical failures delayed school fire response, union saysA back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.09 Feb 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post"Not just a shed fire’: Blaze devastates Taupō-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaylor said the council has made multiple offers of support to the college.09 Feb 04:47 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
Rotorua Daily PostExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 AM
PropertyJohn Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resortUp to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.08 Feb 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMotocross mission: NZ women’s team named for Oceania title tiltThe Wonthaggi event runs on March 21-22, with three races for women riders.04 Feb 09:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSpike in Taupō fishery offences prompts rules reminderRangers recorded 40 offences this summer, nearly four times the prior peak.04 Feb 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Well involved': Crews tackle late-night Taupō commercial fireFire crews spent nearly three hours bringing the blaze under control.03 Feb 06:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits linePolice urge the public to stay away from the Wharewaka area in Taupō.30 Jan 12:07 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Sorry is just a word’: The power of Rotorua’s restorative justice process'Everyone has their voice by the end of the meeting. Usually they end in a happy embrace.'24 Jan 05:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow one misstep on a Rotorua trail reset my year aheadThe gentle hike became a reminder to slow down and take the safer path.19 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second lookWhile most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.17 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to freeTeenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.15 Jan 11:00 PM
