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Car crashes into Rotorua shop front
A car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly Makiha
Serious crash near Rotorua
A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
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$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
Rotorua Mini Marathon
More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha
Dairy robbery caught on CCTV
CCTV footage has emerged showing two people robbing a Lake Rd dairy in Rotorua.
Slashed tyres: Young girls seen on CCTV
CCTV footage has emerged showing two girls, one appearing to carry a large knife, near cars that had tyres slashed. Video / Supplied
Matariki drone show
The Aronui Arts Festival Matariki drone show returns to the Rotorua Lakefront this June. Video / Kaponga Productions
A new design for a low cost, fast build and sustainable house has been launched in Rotorua
There are hopes a new, quick, sustainable way of building homes at a low cost could help ease New Zealand's housing woes. Video / Kelly Makiha
Whakaari/White Island timelapse
Recent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann Photography
Supper Club charity fundraiser
The French river cruise prize package is sold for $29,000 to top bidder Dennis Walsh and Cathie Waites at Rotorua's Supper Club charity fundraiser.
Rotorua police and protesters face off over Tarawera pipeline works
Police, Rotorua's council and protesters discuss Monday night's events at Lake Rotokākahi as Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works resumed. Video / Laura Smith
2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix
Rotorua’s Reg Stag speeds to victory at 2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix. Video / Red Bull
Smoke from Rotorua Recycling Centre fire
Smoke from the Rotorua Recycling Centre fire blanketed the surrounding area. Video / Supplied
Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America
Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson
Waitangi - Mō Te Aroha O Te Iwi, For The Love Of The People
Thousands attend official Waitangi Day event in Rotorua. Video / Kelly Makiha
New Rotorua Kāinga Ora one-bedroom apartments open to the public
Locals feared they looked like container homes when they first arrived, but today they had a chance to look through the finished product. Video / Kelly Makiha
Rotorua liquor store ram-raided
Security footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash
Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied
Large scrub fire in Tahorakuri Forest near Taupō
Twelve fire crews joined the battle to contain a scrub fire in the Tahorakuri Forest area between Rotorua and Taupō on Wednesday. Video / Supplied
Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive
Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army swaps food parcels for choice model supermarket
Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket empowers those in need. Video / Andrew Warner
Rotorua Fill the Bus 2024 final tally
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for Fill the Bus 2024.
Fill the Bus 2024
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM’s Fill the Bus fundraiser is part of the six-week annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the foodbank.
Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze
Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries
Hīkoi to Parliament: Protest in Rotorua
Thousands of protesters marching up Fenton St in Rotorua
Hīkoi to Parliament: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters gather in Rotorua
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters in Rotorua.
Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2024
Rotorua Daily Post has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Salvation Army foodbank. Video / Andrew Warner
Manawa Gardens opens in Rotorua
Ngāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.
Rotorua Pink Walk fundraiser
The crowd gears up for the annual Pink Walk in Rotorua. Video / Ed Young
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
Second Harawene sculpture unveiled
A second bronze sculpture dedicated to the memory of a much-loved stray dog in Rotorua that lived beside Te Ngae Rd has been unveiled to the public. Video / Kelly Makiha
Health Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unit
Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith
Waiata Anthems documentary about Nikau Grace's new song
Nikau Grace's latest project with Waiata Anthems has seen a new song and documentary released about her love of Kawerau and how you can beat the odds. Video / Supplied
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Bay of Plenty slip closes State Highway 2 at Waiotahe
Vehicles were caught in a slip on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrea Casey
Body found after car fire on State Highway 1 at Ātiamuri
An investigation is under way after a body was found in a burning vehicle on State Highway 1 near Ātiamuri between Tokoroa and Taupō last night. Video / Dan Hutchinson
School pupils learn how to be a journalist and radio announcer after NZME visit
Lynmore Primary School pupils spent the day at NZME learning about the media.
Hundreds lose power after car crashes into power pole
Hundreds lost power after a car crashed into power pole on Te Ngae Rd on Monday night. Video / Supplied