PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure loomsWhakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.24 Feb 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostProposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.23 Feb 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostSitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass ratesTesting challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.23 Feb 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut downThe mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.23 Feb 06:24 AM
Rotorua Daily PostScrub fire that threatened buildings extinguishedEleven crews battled the blaze.23 Feb 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobsUp to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fireA building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.21 Feb 10:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikesPolice had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.20 Feb 02:46 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan shot in Bay of Plenty, police seeking informationThe man was alleged to have been shot on SH30 near Te Teko.20 Feb 12:10 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the publicMode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.19 Feb 12:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFirefighters spend three hours battling blazeThe house fire was well involved when fire crews arrived.17 Feb 08:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostConnection to Covid case in WhakatāneTe Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.15 Feb 06:49 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWild weather: Wind and rain on the wayA subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.14 Feb 05:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAmazing! 100% of profits donated to fire-ruined schoolA blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.11 Feb 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGrey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo sagaA Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".04 Feb 10:56 PM
Rotorua Daily PostToi Ohomai donates Christmas party proceeds to charityChristmas party raises $4500 for charity.04 Feb 02:20 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice respond to multiple crashes in Bay of PlentyIt was a busy night on the roads.03 Feb 05:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCar on roof after crash near WhakatāneThe crash was reported to police at 7.09am.01 Feb 06:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.30 Jan 11:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged following serious incidents in WhakatāneHe was remanded in custody until February 24.27 Jan 03:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostChristmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-fiveWipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.26 Jan 03:44 AM
Rotorua Daily PostConcern after near miss between boat and swimmerSwimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.26 Jan 12:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostScrub fire at Whakatāne Heads extinguished after nearly six hoursAccess to the fire had been difficult for firefighters.25 Jan 02:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostResolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletterA councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.22 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise'We have been well behind for some years.'19 Jan 11:39 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMore extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summerMore extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.17 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostWhakatāne and East Coast: 10 gems to explore in the areaWhakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.16 Jan 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District CouncilMonster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.14 Jan 06:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRole model earns local hero awardHe was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.12 Jan 08:46 PM
