Rotorua Daily PostMurupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in RotoruaThe tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.10 Mar 10:31 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and CoromandelMetService said a yellow watch for heavy rain was in place from late tomorrow. 10 Mar 09:48 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announcedShare Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed at awards dinner.10 Mar 09:21 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crownTe Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.10 Mar 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrestRates are set to rise 9.4% next year, despite calls for more relief.06 Mar 02:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTrail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near MatatāPolice and WorkSafe New Zealand are both investigating the fatal crash.05 Mar 11:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHarley hearse offers one last ride in style A family member can ride pillion on the bike beside the casket on its trip.04 Mar 02:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMurupara GP faces tribunal over Covid vaccine stanceHe was earlier suspended for four months over Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine views.03 Mar 11:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDesigning a town: Council eyeing climate-resilient, 2000-home village at AwakeriThe plan could deliver more than 2000 new housing lots at Awakeri.01 Mar 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacksThe council will consult on easing CBD dog bans and tightening Ōhope Beach rules.27 Feb 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assaultPolice say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.27 Feb 02:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRoading rethink: Residents push council to keep smooth asphalt over chipsealAbout 95% of those residents opposed replacing the smooth asphalt with chipseal.25 Feb 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBeatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abusePauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostIrish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgradeShareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.22 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'20 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCommunity invited to help with rebuild plan for West End to Ōtarawairere Point trackResidents can now submit detailed repair plans for the damaged coastal track.20 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBeloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council planStaff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.18 Feb 03:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRed hat assault: Four charged after youth attacked in WhakatāneAll four men face aggravated robbery charges in the Whakatāne court.18 Feb 12:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew slip risk halts Waioweka Gorge convoys for at least 25 hoursA safety inspection on February 18 will decide when convoys can resume.17 Feb 12:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom rates to dates? Councils’ Valentine’s Day post delights localsRotorua Lakes Council's cheeky 'shot' drew more than 1500 likes and 150 comments.16 Feb 10:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRed hat attack: Police probe gang-related assault in BoP CBDSenior Sergeant Cam Mackinnon says the assault shows a need for more CBD patrols.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWaka ama crew swamped by wake going over Whakatāne barThe crew lost an $800 steering blade and a $2000 Garmin GPS watch in the swamping.16 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen driver killed in crash while fleeing security guards during illegal hunting tripCoroner Ian Telford: 'Jacob’s death was preventable.'15 Feb 05:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in courtThe court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Entirely flawed': Regional councillors hit back at government reformsBay of Plenty councillors criticise government’s local reform, seek stronger Māori voice.12 Feb 11:09 PM