Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highwayEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.13 Jan 06:05 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fireA Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.13 Jan 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEdgecumbe solar project faces backlash over missing native screen buffer12 Jan 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEntertainment overload: Must-see events in Bay of Plenty this season12 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election11 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekendMany people in the region will be looking for the perfect place to cool off this weekend. 09 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRevealed: Where the Bay of Plenty’s Lotto millions were won last yearThere's $8m up for grabs this Saturday, but does it matter where you buy your ticket?08 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits'We were all listening for the thunder and we were like, ‘there’s no thunder'.'07 Jan 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBay of Plenty lightning storm over TaurangaA condensed snapshot of lightning flashes captured from The Avenues looking towards the Maungatapu Bridge on Wednesday night. Video / Jenna PreestWatch07 Jan 07:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPukehina property where two found dead linked to former Zespri chairmanA woman was found dead on Jan 1; a man was found the next day elsewhere on the property.07 Jan 06:18 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌhope golf course turns tree error into restoration planA court order requires new plantings over three years and looking after them for 10.07 Jan 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Please come forward': Police plea after two deaths at Pukehina propertyA man and a woman were found dead in separate locations at the rural address.05 Jan 05:13 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A bunch of missing teeth': The need for free adult dental careDanae Lee lived for decades without dentist visits: 'I couldn’t afford to go.'04 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostCourthouse crisis has lawyers insisting 'we need a new one now’Lawyers say some murder-accused are getting bail purely due to trial delays.04 Jan 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBeyond the bookshelves: How independent bookstores keep turning the pageXanadu Exchange keeps every book under $5 and trades titles for store credit.03 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Often shouted and sworn at’: Nurse on ED abuseShe says long waits times and staffing pressures fuel patient frustration.02 Jan 10:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo people taken to hospital after car crash in Rotorua city centreThe crash was reported at 4.28pm on January 1.01 Jan 11:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
