Rotorua Daily PostLoaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang landsPolice arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCrash with car kills motorcyclistThere has been a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, killing one.16 Mar 08:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWater company wins award as it awaits supreme court decisionLocal iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.12 Mar 09:18 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHarbourmaster stops 'calling the bar' serviceThe Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.11 Mar 09:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparationsTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.04 Mar 07:25 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to closeTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.03 Mar 06:14 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparationsTwenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.01 Mar 12:17 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agenciesResearch institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.28 Feb 06:34 PM
Rotorua Daily PostYoung rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tributeHampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.28 Feb 02:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty pleaCourt hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.27 Feb 07:27 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of griefVictims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.27 Feb 01:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.26 Feb 06:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.26 Feb 02:49 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedySentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.25 Feb 08:45 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'19 Feb 02:11 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMuggy nights: Major retailer running low on fans as temperatures soarRecords tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.08 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThey gave her a new liver as a baby - 30 years later she's racing 243km to celebrate'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'06 Feb 08:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCommunity meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.06 Feb 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostŌhope no longer best kept secret as it scoops another title'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'31 Jan 02:28 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsShe is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.28 Jan 08:39 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate fallsBusy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.22 Jan 12:38 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRoad blocked, power out, after car crashes into power poleOne person received minor injuries in the Bay of Plenty crash.17 Jan 04:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main streetSome residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.10 Jan 02:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday periodWhakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.09 Jan 04:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCheck your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19kThirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.06 Jan 09:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'03 Jan 04:38 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice release names of pair who died in Kaimai crashInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.03 Jan 03:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged after woman allegedly hit by carA man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.02 Jan 10:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom 'preparing for his last days' to planning a 21st: How a 'miracle' drug has changed lives'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'24 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guideContractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.20 Dec 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne gang funeral: Police make 15 arrests, seize guns, knives, knuckle dusterPolice said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.16 Dec 05:14 AM
