New ZealandStop-go murder trial: jury retired for deliberationThe jury has retired to decide the fate of Quinton Winders, the man accused of murdering George Taiaroa, a stop-go worker who was "a lovely man by all accounts".06 Sep 08:00 PM
BusinessOld home: $905k, new home: $700kAn Auckland couple have cashed in on their dated home and moved to Rotorua where they bought a "top of the range" property for less.06 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandLawyers sum up in stop-go murder trialThe lawyers in the stop-go murder trial have addressed the court for the final time, with the Crown declaring there is only one conclusion 06 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandRotorua Hospital urged to reduce doctors' working hoursResident doctors say they have to speak out about the need for safer hours with some having to work 12 day shifts in a row. The 05 Sep 10:14 PM
New ZealandRescue after six people trapped in lift in RotoruaThe Rotorua Fire Brigade rescued six people who were trapped in a lift in a carpark building during the middle of the night.05 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Winders 'unpredictable' - witnessA man who shot Quinton Winders' goats says he lied about it when confronted because he saw a shotgun on Winders' lap and knew of his 05 Sep 06:06 AM
BusinessThe suburbs rising more than AucklandIt's not just Aucklanders scrambling to afford property.04 Sep 09:39 PM
New ZealandRelishing laid-back Rotorua vibeBorn and bred Aucklander Phoebe Jackson wanted to live in a city that reflected her laid-back personality.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig aftershocks rattle East CoastAftershocks have continued to shake the North Island after it was hit by one of its biggest earthquakes in decades.02 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandIcehouse concert a sell outAll 15,000 tickets for next year's Taupo Summer Concert have sold out in record time. It's part of the nationwide Summer Concert 02 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandRock fall warning after quakeThe New Zealand Transport Agency is asking motorists in the Eastern Bay of Plenty to be aware of the risk of rock-falls and slips after the earthquake and aftershocks this morning.01 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand7.1 North Island quake biggest in 20 yearsThis morning's M7.1 quake is the biggest to hit the north of the North Island in more than 20 years, when a M7.2 quake struck in a similar spot in 1995.01 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Defence to call 10 witnessesThe lawyer for murder accused Quinton Winders has revealed he will call 10 witnesses next week, as the Crown case concluded. Winders01 Sep 08:47 AM
New ZealandLedger's dad to speak at Rotorua conferenceThe father of late Hollywood actor Heath Ledger is among several speakers who will share their knowledge at an addiction conference 31 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandMotels targeted by thieves (+ video)SECURE: RotoVegas Motel manager Phil Wilson says security cameras are vital for motels. PHOTO/BEN FRASER Concern is growing after 31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Police witnesses grilled on investigation conductQuinton Winders' lawyer has continued to grill police witnesses about their conduct during the two and a half year investigation into 31 Aug 06:43 AM
CrimeCannabis convictions declineConvictions in Rotorua for cannabis possession have fallen more than 66 per cent in the last six years - adding fuel to nationwide 30 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: Driver on run after police chaseUPDATE: Senior Sergeant Mike Membery of the Bay of Plenty Police District Command Centre said police were still looking for the driver 30 Aug 04:48 AM
EnvironmentGrants available for environmental projectsLocals wanting to help care for land, air, water, or wildlife are can apply to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Enhancement 30 Aug 12:14 AM
SportWatch: Carpool karaoke with AdamsIf the Backstreet Boys are looking for a sixth member, Kiwi basketball sensation Steven Adams would be a popular addition.29 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Winders a no-show at work on day of shooting - farmerMurder-accused Quinton Winders failed to show up for work the day George Taiaroa was killed and could not be reached until the following 29 Aug 08:22 PM
LifestyleRotorua woman wins battle against cancer (+video)WINNER: Vanessa Griffen has beaten cancer. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 290816sp10.JPG or 290816sp9.JPG By Kyra Dawson kyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz Rotorua's 29 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers say valuable learning in holidaysTravelling overseas with children during term time can provide valuable learning opportunities - but parents should make the most 29 Aug 06:00 PM
TravelRotorua: Love and bloodlustMokoia Island's colourful past covers passions from the benign to the violent.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this NZ's most generous 6-year-old?A youngster is giving up her birthday party so her friends can instead put their money towards a fund for a girl who is fighting a life-threatening disease.29 Aug 09:29 AM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Accused's father accused of 'masterminding' murderQuinton Winders' father was accused by police of "masterminding" stop-go worker George Taiaroa's murder, a court has heard.29 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandSchool goes into lockdown (+video)A Rotorua primary school had planned to practice its lockdown procedure this week, but a machete-wielding man meant it had to do it 29 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandShocking stories behind meth addictionHaydee Richards had everything "perfectly organised" for her children and didn't think of herself as a P user.28 Aug 06:18 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Time to get serious about homelessnessHousing. It's been a topic that continues to plague the government in this their eighth year of sitting in the power seats. It's their 28 Aug 08:40 AM
New ZealandValencia's family: 'We are so grateful'The family of a young girl fighting a rare life-threatening skin condition have been overwhelmed with support from strangers nationwide.28 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandGirl fights life-threatening skin disease (+ video)DISTRESSING IMAGE: A Rotorua mum thought her daughter just had the flu. But within hours a horrifying rare disease took hold of the 9-year-old's body.26 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandChadwick applauds passing of Easter Trading BillRotorua's mayor says the passing of the Easter Trading Bill allowing councils to decide if shops can open on Easter Sunday has the 25 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandRotorua designer wows at Fashion Week (+video)A towed car, cancelled sponsor and missing goodie bags were not enough to hinder Rotorua designer Kharl WiRepa who says his New Zealand 25 Aug 10:33 PM
KahuChildren and families 53% of NZ homelessMore than half of New Zealand's 41,000 homeless people are now families with children, according to new Otago University research.24 Aug 04:37 AM
