Rotorua Daily PostMajor police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang memberPolice seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.22 Oct 04:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSix-year-old named as fatal crash victimThe crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.22 Oct 01:12 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on roadTwo men have been charged with murder following the man's death.19 Oct 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFishing takes patience but the boat took five yearsThe little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.16 Oct 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn ParkThe new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.15 Oct 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threatsHe represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.02 Oct 09:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCalifornian artist brings the moa back from extinctionThe exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.01 Oct 02:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business successCollaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.29 Sep 11:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in TaupōThe man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.26 Sep 12:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPotential new $500m industry for Central North IslandScientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.24 Sep 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRemnants of NZ supervolcano found in TasmaniaTiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.15 Sep 11:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPerson dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in placeLocal iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.13 Sep 01:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHydrogen powered milk tanker hits the roadHydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.05 Sep 11:34 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua and Taupō's weweia species need votes for Bird of The Year 2024A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.05 Sep 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice refer Tūrangi double deaths to coronerTwo people were found dead at a residential address on August 15.02 Sep 11:12 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'01 Sep 09:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvementThe improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.31 Aug 06:00 PM
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