Rotorua Daily PostFaster broadband after upgradeFast broadband is available for more households in the Bay of Plenty region as part of a $5 million upgrade across rural New Zealand. Chorus 16 Dec 01:31 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKopeopeo Canal Remediation works to start soonThe removal of sediment from a section of Whakatane's Kopeopeo Canal looks set to start in the coming months. A press statement from 15 Dec 01:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPopular summer festival celebrates 10th birthdayThe Ohope Beach Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday when it returns in the new year. It has become a quintessential part of 08 Dec 01:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPepper-spraying of young girl an 'accident'A Whakatane police officer pepper sprayed a 10-year-old girl and her mother, but it was carelessness, rather than a deliberate act30 Nov 08:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCoroner: Forestry worker not to blame for his deathA coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua 30 Nov 12:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHave a Go day to build bus use confidencePeople with mobility challenges, a disability, or have anxiety about using public buses are encouraged to come and try riding the 28 Nov 09:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan attacked with machete and steel pipeMan suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.22 Nov 05:26 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHead-injury cricketer faces demons (+video)Circle_see_more_DP.epsFACING DEMONS: After being hit in the head with a ball, Rotorua cricketer Karl McKnight is preparing to return 16 Nov 09:37 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatane men found 'bobbing' in seaTwo fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.15 Nov 11:34 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDreamworld scraps killer rideDreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.08 Nov 08:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua tennis sides dominateFOCUSED: Rotorua's Mia Wardlaw impressed for her side on the weekend. PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp10.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua 07 Nov 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice looking for Eastern Bay manEastern Bay of Plenty police are looking for Terry Vercoe also known as Karekare Tarie in relation to a robbery. He is known to 07 Nov 12:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua sides target victory trebleFOCUSED: Rotorua-Lynmore captain Shaun Tamai and his side are looking to maintain their unbeaten run. PHOTO/ FILE A_170116tennis.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua 03 Nov 07:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatane Museum receives $1.5m grantWhakatane's Museum and Research Centre has received a $1.5m Government grant for its major redevelopment project. Arts, Culture and 26 Oct 08:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice dog teams look to retain titlesCOMPETITION: Senior Constable Dave Robison and German shepherd Isaac from Whakatane (left) and Senior Constable Phillip (Tiny) Taylor 23 Oct 09:37 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTrust scholarships provide for a switched on careerThe Eastern Bay Energy Trust will award its 100th scholarship to support local people to train for a career in the electricity industry. In 19 Oct 10:23 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Oct 10:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Rats 0-36 Fernbirds on Uretara IslandUretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch18 Oct 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKiwi gets X Factor judge hot and botheredTrojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.12 Oct 09:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.12 Oct 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki's spring pollinating bees under threatOpotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 04:14 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.10 Oct 01:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki mayor hits 6John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 01:16 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor "it was marketing"Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.09 Oct 11:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane mayor survives close callTony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch09 Oct 11:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBonne, Forbes win Whakatane and OpotikiIncumbent mayor Tony Bonne looks to have regained his position.08 Oct 01:35 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen, 13, in joyride police chaseTwo Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.05 Oct 01:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEye-witnesses sought after balcony fallPolice want eyewitnesses to come forward after a man fell from a Whakatane hotel balcony onto a footpath at the weekend.04 Oct 08:48 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAOS search for man with gunGolf Links Road near Whakatane is closed as the Armed Offenders Squad try to locate a man who pointed a gun at another person. A 04 Oct 02:14 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologeticBanned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on AirWatch27 Sep 10:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil to celebrate World Rivers Day (+video)This Sunday is World Rivers Day giving the Bay of Plenty Regional Council a chance to celebrate the regions eight major rivers. In 22 Sep 09:52 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFloods, winds: Wild weather strikes NZA large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.18 Sep 04:56 AM
SportJunior league players test their skillsWhakatane's three-day Junior League Festival will give kids an opportunity to play against clubs from around New Zealand.14 Sep 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCreative New Zealand Te Waka Toi award winners announcedA graduate of Rotorua's famous carving school and a Taupo-based iwi representative and orator are two of 10 people honoured at the 10 Sep 11:57 PM
