Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne Hospital obstetric recruitment setback as senior doctor quitsHealth NZ says 24/7 obstetrics services are still on track to restart within months.25 Jan 12:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLong-time camping friends among six lost in Mount Maunganui landslideFriends say Susan Knowles and Jacqualine Wheeler camped at the Mount every summer.24 Jan 08:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFaces of the victims: Horse rider and school tutor among missingSue Knowles was a grandmother and worked as a property manager. 24 Jan 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Give back to the forest': Cadet blazes trail in iwi-led conservationThe 19-year-old cadet will train on her own whenua in Te Kaha.23 Jan 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStorm impact contrast: Whakatāne spared as Tairāwhiti faces major floodingState Highway 35 and key Bay of Plenty routes faced closures and long detours.22 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo dead after slip smashes into Pāpāmoa houseThe landslip came down on rural properties on Welcome Bay Rd.22 Jan 07:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?20 Jan 09:01 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
Rotorua Daily Post15-year-old earns NZ team call-up after defending national surfing crownHe knew he'd won when his mates cheered him up the sand. 20 Jan 02:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHat-trick claimed in Tauranga Half late runThe 37th Tauranga Half headlined a festival drawing huge crowds to Mount Maunganui.19 Jan 08:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWet week ahead: Persistent tropical flow targets North IslandThe low from the tropics may bring heavy rain to much of the North Island.19 Jan 01:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNCEA results land as students juggle nerves and life changesAbout 158,000 students could check their NCEA results online from Tuesday.16 Jan 11:25 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStorm warning lifted but Bay of Plenty and Rotorua face more heavy rainBay of Plenty and Rotorua remain under an orange rain warning until 11am on Friday.15 Jan 04:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWeather warning: 150mm of rain and thunderstorms for Bay of Plenty and RotoruaPeak downpours could reach 25 to 40mm an hour with thunderstorms.14 Jan 07:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostYoung 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 PostRestricted fire season for Bay of PlentyThe change follows weeks of warm, dry weather that has raised fire danger.13 Jan 02:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEdgecumbe solar project faces backlash over missing native screen bufferThe 30ha, 38MWp solar farm is under construction just outside Edgecumbe on Putiki Rd.12 Jan 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHot weather eases with rain on the wayNapier Airport peaked at 36.3C, an all-time top five temperature for the site.12 Jan 03:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
Rotorua Daily PostIsland home 'lost' to fire as rising temperatures prompt warningIt was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.09 Jan 03:21 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
