Rotorua Daily PostTe Arawa hits the stage at Te Matatini (+pics)Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.23 Feb 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson freed from rolled car on Desert RdA person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital 22 Feb 09:57 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCentral Plateau Dairy Industry Award finalists announcedThe third round of the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. Central Plateau announced their 21 Feb 09:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBody of missing Taupo angler foundThe body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.21 Feb 02:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPilot seriously injured in chopper crashA helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.18 Feb 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch for regionThere is a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty and Taupo this afternoon and into the evening. Metservice said in a statement 18 Feb 02:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTourist spills resume at Aratiatia RapidsPower company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.16 Feb 10:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostStrategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underwayA review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department 16 Feb 07:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBrown and Kessler named top Ironman seedsCHASING: Cameron Brown will be top seed as he looks for a world record 13th victory at the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand 16 Feb 01:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFreedom campers banned from Tokaanu rampOvercrowding and hygiene issues have led to Genesis Energy banning all freedom camping on land it owns at the Tokaanu Marina on the 15 Feb 11:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAratiatia Rapids drowning: Spills on holdThey are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been 15 Feb 10:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMissing photo albums reunited with ownerThe power of social media has reunited three family photo albums with their owner. A police media spokeswoman said the albums were 15 Feb 10:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere weather watch for the regionA severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Taupo. Rain with possible heavy falls is expected today and into tomorrow. In 15 Feb 08:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCampervan explosion seriously burns manA man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.11 Feb 06:24 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLarge bush fire near Taupo contained but not outA large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.11 Feb 04:55 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOne killed after being hit in drivewayA person is dead after being hit by a car in a Taupo driveway overnight.10 Feb 11:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Erosion debate divides Taupo District CouncilThe decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Feb 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThousands turn out for FlochellaThousands of fans turned out for New Zealand's first floating music festival at Great Lake Taupo yesterday, with the free event reaching capacity by midday.07 Feb 09:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice name woman swept away in riverPolice have named a young woman who died when she was swept down the Waikato River yesterday.07 Feb 08:18 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupo mayor on drowning: 'A tragedy'Drowning a tragedy but dam flood to remain open as an attraction, says Taupo mayor.07 Feb 12:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman rescued from Mt TauharaA woman has been airlifted off Taupo's Mt Tauhara after injuring her ankle. The 58-year-old was flown to Taupo Hospital's emergency 05 Feb 01:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBombs and beats at Great Lake TaupoGreat Lake Taupo is the place to be this Waitangi weekend, with a New Zealand Bomb competition and floating music festival. Back 31 Jan 09:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupo concert thrills thousandsHITS: Bonnie Tyler played several of her hits in Taupo on Saturday. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 290117bonnietylerDP.JPG It was a sell-out crowd 29 Jan 01:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMotorcyclist dead in collisionA motorcyclist has been killed tonight in a collision with a truck near Taupo.25 Jan 07:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWife watches husband's truck crashA wife watched in horror as her husband's truck bounced off the road, flipped and then skidded about 30m on its side as smoked poured from it.23 Jan 07:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTruck crash blocks SH 5 near TaupoNo one was seriously hurt in the crash.19 Jan 05:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaksMost of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.15 Jan 06:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBus crash tourists 'lucky' - fire chiefThe National Park fire chief has described the scene of this morning's Tongariro National Park bus crash.15 Jan 09:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWarning after spate of firesSeveral vegetation fires in and around Rotorua this week have sparked warnings for locals to take extra care around "high risk" areas 12 Jan 02:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFuneral to be held for ex-Steel & Tube bossServices will be held in Wellington and Auckland today to pay tribute to former Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd boss Nick Calavrias.11 Jan 08:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHuka Falls fire suspiciousA scrub fire near Huka Falls is now under control.11 Jan 06:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFirst IronMaori event in Taupo garners huge early interestTaupo's new IronMaori event is attracting huge interest, with almost 300 people already registered for the inaugural IronMaori Taupo-Nui-a-Tia. Tuwharetoa 09 Jan 09:00 PM
