This year's Rotorua Careers Expo was bustling on Tuesday.
One to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids News
A flower tribute for Paige Johnson, who was killed after allegedly being hit by a motorcycle at Rotorua crossing, has been set on fire. Video / Supplied, Ben Fraser
Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust
Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.
Kyro Uri, Rotorua Maroon first five, will take the field in this week's Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
Kyro Uri, 12, might be little but he makes up for his size with his skill on the rugby field.
Aerial footage captured the 'mesmerising' Matariki drone show over Rotorua Lakefront. Video / @incredibleimagesnz, https://www.facebook.com/AronuiArtsFestival
A large plume from Whakaari/White Island this morning prompted speculation of an eruption. Video / Moxi Cafe
Part of Rotorua's Edmund Rd was cordoned off following a hit-and-run incident. Video / Ben Fraser
Waikite Rugby and Sports Club’s fields were damaged recently.
Footage shows flooding in the Waimana Gorge near Whakatāne and a high flowing Waioeka River near Ōpōtiki. Video / Supplied
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
A car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly Makiha
A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha
CCTV footage has emerged showing two people robbing a Lake Rd dairy in Rotorua.
CCTV footage has emerged showing two girls, one appearing to carry a large knife, near cars that had tyres slashed. Video / Supplied
The Aronui Arts Festival Matariki drone show returns to the Rotorua Lakefront this June. Video / Kaponga Productions
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
Recent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann Photography
Tove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan Wilson
A "very bright" fireball seen over the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday night. Video / David Greig
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.
Police, Rotorua's council and protesters discuss Monday night's events at Lake Rotokākahi as Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works resumed. Video / Laura Smith
Rotorua’s Reg Stag speeds to victory at 2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix. Video / Red Bull
Smoke from the Rotorua Recycling Centre fire blanketed the surrounding area. Video / Supplied
Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson
Thousands attend official Waitangi Day event in Rotorua. Video / Kelly Makiha
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
Security footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
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
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 Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith
Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket empowers those in need. Video / Andrew Warner
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for 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.
Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries