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 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 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 PostWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 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 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 PostNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Stupid mistakes': Purvis fights back to clinch Summercross MX1 overallMaximus Purvis claimed MX1 overall after winning the final two motos.30 Dec 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPipe dream: Will Rotorua ever have a hydroslide again? The mayor has made it her mission to restore a feature of her youth to the city.29 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP rider dominates Cemetery Circuit yet againThe Whakatane rider, now 33, has clinched his fifth straight F1 series title.29 Dec 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOrange rain warning: Heavy downpours and thunderstorms for Bay of PlentyMetService expects 80–120mm of rain, with heaviest falls this afternoon.28 Dec 09:56 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Someone got their licence from the Weet-Bix box’: The year’s viral video hitsFrom spectacular driver fails to fireworks shenanigans, six wild moments caught on camera.28 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing DayDaytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.24 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We don’t want a gold-plated jetty': Council won't budge on priceŌpōtiki received Better Off funding that could trim the loan by $100,000.19 Dec 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBOP stopbank and basin aim to shield townshipThe Duke St stopbank is designed to handle a one-in-100-year flood.18 Dec 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNaval officer returns home after Antarctic voyageHMNZS Aotearoa was shadowed by seven PLA Navy warships during sanctions patrols.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFather-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdownThe Whakatane pair still sit first and third in the superbike standings.16 Dec 01:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne teen lives his Navy dreamNate Bishop balanced Year 13 study with a 35-hour fast-food job before enlistment.15 Dec 10:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostToi’s Challenge race director defends caution over damaged trackMayor Nandor Tanczos says unstable, slip-prone cliffs remain a key risk.12 Dec 11:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostShellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOPPāua, crabs and crayfish are safe only if all gut is removed before cooking.11 Dec 11:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne Yacht Club berths drowning in siltSome owners have already shifted their boats to Tauranga to avoid delays.11 Dec 10:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRelief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2The project is expected to cost between $64m and $69m.11 Dec 07:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
