Rotorua Daily Post|UpdatedFresh severe thunderstorm warning extended, flash flooding and hail possible The warning for the South Waikato area is in place until 3.22pm.11 Nov 01:09 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRain and thunderstorm alerts extended as fresh rainmaker drenches north Auckland lies under a 26-hour heavy rain watch while Bay of Plenty is under a warning. 09 Nov 10:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau homicide victim named by policeLorraine Hoete, 59, was found dead in a bedroom. 09 Nov 04:39 AM
PremiumRotorua Daily PostI got addicted to vaping at 11 – two weeks after my dad's lung cancer diagnosis08 Nov 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Oh my God': Cafe owner unwittingly handed over keys to her business to a prolific fraudster06 Nov 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman charged with 8-year-old's murder admits assault charges on another child04 Nov 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Take your jacket off': Man's skull and eye socket fractured in pub hammer attackHis father says five young men confronted his son over a black leather vest.28 Oct 04:08 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHomicide inquiry: Police seek sightings of silver MitsubishiPolice found the woman while investigating a car-train crash near Paengaroa.28 Oct 12:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBoP first to enter restricted fire seasonA strong El Niño could bring hotter, drier and windier conditions.26 Oct 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post76kg weight loss gives Bay of Plenty woman new lease on lifeShe has run at least two kilometres daily for more than 290 days.25 Oct 10:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOngoing eruption confirmed at Whakaari/White Island, alert level raisedEarth Sciences NZ says the island is continuously erupting a small amount of ash.21 Oct 01:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRatepayer fined after bomb scareThe judge found Dickson intended to waste police time.20 Oct 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBay army engineer puts skills to work in IndonesiaThirteen New Zealand Army engineers renovated a medical facility in Banten.19 Oct 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom hamsters to 250 cattle: Chrissy Weeks' farming dreamThe BoP farmer advises women seeking farm work to build skills beyond shepherding.14 Oct 05:30 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Fill them with laughter': Ngāti Awa opens more homes on Māori landThe earlier village offered tenancies 20% below market rates.14 Oct 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFlyover confirms no eruption at Whakaari/White IslandMonday’s flight found no ash or signs of recent explosive activity.13 Oct 10:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFive years' prison for machete-wielding robberHe committed the Kawerau raid while on bail for an Auckland dairy robbery.13 Oct 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne wellness networking group proves its worthThe project began in 2022 to improve social outcomes across the district.10 Oct 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLarge Whakaari plume is steam, not ash, GeoNet saysNo ash has been detected at the volcanic island for two months.09 Oct 10:53 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne's sponge reserve wins national sustainability awardThe reserve can temporarily store about 4000 cubic metres of stormwater.09 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe polytech revival is here – and it needs its communityOPINION: Toi Ohomai's chief executive calls for communities to invest in local institute.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman’s body found at sea after alleged flight from police into riverA 33-year-old man faces driving charges and has been remanded in custody.06 Oct 05:49 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'A vulnerable age': Parents refuse to say why kids didn't go to school for several yearsThe teenagers were absent from any school roll from 2021 until April 2024.06 Oct 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau hits pause on joint water services Whakatāne and Rotorua will consult on different water-service options.02 Oct 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCalls answered: Health NZ approves more nursing roles for Bay, Lakes hospitalsIt comes after Tauranga Hospital nurses declared a state of emergency.02 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'I'll fight for the Eastern Bay': Luca wins byelectionLuca won 3491 votes, 1459 ahead of his nearest rival.30 Sep 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFormer Whakatāne mayor joins regional councilA byelection was triggered by the death of councillor Malcolm Campbell.28 Sep 07:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBoaties face new fees at Eastern Bay rampsThe permits come into effect on October 1.26 Sep 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'I blasted them up': Guilty verdict after shooter's Facebook admissionTaane Natana told a live online audience what he had done that same night.25 Sep 03:36 AM
