New ZealandArmed robbery at Sunset Rd dairyPolice are looking for three men following an armed robbery of a Rotorua dairy this evening. Police were called to Sunset Pricecutter 14 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandGang member discharged without penaltyA Head Hunters gang member found guilty of unlawfully taking a wealthy businessman's truck during a Rotorua kidnapping trial has been 13 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandTeen in court over alleged kidnappingA 17-year-old has appeared in the Rotorua District Court this morning, charged with kidnapping an 18-month-old from his Koutu home.13 Dec 09:15 PM
RugbyNew Kahukura coach cool, calm and collected (+video)Circle_see_more_DP.epsNEW HORIZONS: Wayne Fell has recently been appointed head coach of local side - Kahukura men's first team. PHOTO/STEPHEN 13 Dec 08:00 PM
EnvironmentFarmer to trial new hazelnut varietiesRotorua farmer Alison Bentley has been awarded $50,000 to trial two new hazelnut varieties not currently grown commercially in New 13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandBike tree faces uncertain futureLIT UP: The bike tree at night. PHOTO/FILE A_290315sp6.JPGLIGHT OF DAY: The bike tree during the day. PHOTO/GEORGE NOVAK 131216gn01rdp.JPGRUSTY: 13 Dec 06:30 PM
PoliticsMayor nominates council portfolio leadersmattmartinserious.eps NOMINATIONS: Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has nominated who she thinks should lead the council's six portfolios 13 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleCitizenship ceremony: Why do you want to live in Rotorua?We asked new Kiwis at today's citizenship ceremony what they liked about living in Rotorua. 131216gn05rdp.JPG People are really 13 Dec 06:32 AM
New ZealandDetails of museum's insurance cover revealedIMPACTS: The Rotorua Museum is fully insured, but has a $5 million excess. PHOTO/FILE A_021216sp9.JPGFINANCE: Rotorua Lakes Council 12 Dec 04:56 AM
CrimeBurglaries spike as we head into summerBy Kyra Dawsonkyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz Rotorua police are urging the public to "lock it or risk losing it" this summer. Between 11 Dec 03:53 AM
VideoEvery little bit helps at ChristmasCircle_see_more_DP.epsVOLUNTEER: Reporter Kyra Dawson spends time helping out at the Salvation Army Foodbank. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 11 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandTrampers rescued from Mt RuapehuA man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".11 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandFamily: 'Police framed innocent man'The family of convicted killer Quinton Winders have vowed to fight to free an "innocent man" who they believe was framed by police.09 Dec 06:33 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Change their iPad for a real padEvery parent knows - it's a constant struggle managing children's screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Dec 04:25 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Say 'no' to devicesEvery parent knows - it’s a constant struggle managing children’s screen time. In Rotorua, there's an answer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandStop-go murder: Life imprisonment for killerGeorge Taiaroa's shattered family speak of their grief at loss of 'warm, funny dad' as killer sentenced to life in jail.08 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandEdward and Coffey to lead trust (+ video)mattmartinsmile.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsELECTED: New Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust chairman Stewart Edward (left) and deputy chairman 08 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandVehicle catches fire after crash (+video)A vehicle has caught fire after a crash on Hamurana Rd. A fire communications spokeswoman said the two-vehicle collision happened 08 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters kidnap trial: Verdicts deliveredEight Head Hunters gang members have been acquitted of the bulk of the 62 serious criminal charges they faced over the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman and an employee.07 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandMan flown to Waikato Hospital with multiple injuriesA 22-year-old man was flown to Waikato Hospital with multiple injuries after his ute collided with a power pole near Reporoa this 06 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandJury yet to reach verdict in kidnap trialThe jury trying nine men on kidnapping, extortion and allied violence charges has yet to reach its verdicts in the High Court at Rotorua06 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandRotorua tourism grew under Key - business leadersRotorua, in particular its tourism industry, has benefited from John Key's time in charge of the country, according to a city business 05 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandKey resignation takes Rotorua by surpriseRotorua Daily Post reporter Kyra Dawson took to the streets to find out how locals felt about today's shock resignation of Prime Minister 05 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandJury deliberations interrupted in kidnap trialThe jury trying nine men on kidnapping and allied violence charges have had their deliberations interrupted in the High Court at Rotorua04 Dec 11:39 PM
PropertyHappy couple find first homeBy Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@dailypost.co.nz*NEW HOME: Binoy Madathiparambil-Bhavanandan and his wife have bought their first home 04 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaupo to stage IronMaori eventKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsRACING: Maori from around the country travel to Hawke's Bay each year to compete in IronMaori. PHOTO/HAWKE'S 04 Dec 10:34 PM
PropertyRotorua's soaring suburbsMedian property values in Mangakakahi and Utuhina have jumped 30.3 per cent, with Fairy Springs and Western Heights close behind04 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandSawmill fire in RotoruaSix fire crews are battling a blaze in the roof space of a sawmill in Rotorua.04 Dec 10:01 AM
WorldParents sue school over son's death in NZThe grieving parents of a teenager killed when a sleepy teacher crashed a minivan during a school trip to New Zealand want compensation.04 Dec 05:22 AM
EducationCharity house goes under the hammer (+video)mattmartinsmile.epsCircle_see_more_DP.epsGOING, GONE: Judy and Graeme Hardie (foreground) are the proud new owners of the Toi Ohomai 03 Dec 10:50 PM
KahuEx-drug boss on P: 'A constant battle'Billy Macfarlane has gone from living in a million-dollar Bay of Plenty mansion to the back room of his mother's house. Now he's waging war on P.02 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandRotorua chopper called to tractor rollA man has been flown to Rotorua Hospital after his tractor rolled down a bank south of Rotorua. The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was 02 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandGang 'not an organised criminal group'The Head Hunters gang is not an organised criminal group, a judge has told the jury trying nine men on kidnap and associated violence charges.02 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum shut indefinitelyRotorua Museum will be shut indefinitely following earthquake damage and about 20 staff will be made redundant in January. It follows 01 Dec 11:46 PM
