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
New ZealandKids have blast with NanogirlSCIENCE: Dr Michelle Dickinson (left) with Glenholme School teacher Morag Owen who was trying out the hoverboard with a leaf blower01 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandRotorua property values jump 27 per centrebeccamalcolmsmile.eps House values in Rotorua's booming property market are continuing to rise - with a 27.7 per cent jump in average 30 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandTreewalk lights up for night visitsTREE LIGHTS: Andrew Robertson from The David Trubridge Studio oversees the installation of lights at the Redwood's Treewalk. PHOTO/STEPHEN 30 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHead Hunters 'no different to rugby club'A lawyer has likened the Head Hunters gang to a rugby club as defence counsel takes issue with the Crown's case against nine men facing a raft of charges.30 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua explodes againThere has been another eruption in Lake Rotorua, near the site of Monday's hydrothermal eruption.30 Nov 01:59 AM
EmploymentKebab shop fined for minimum wage breachA Rotorua business has been ordered to pay a former employee $33,661 and pay $40,000 in penalties for not paying him.30 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandCoroner: 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
New ZealandPredator on Mokoia's shoresBy Stephanie Arthur-Worsopstephanie.worsop@dailypost.co.nz A four-legged predator has been causing a commotion in the management 29 Nov 08:48 PM
New ZealandBoy star out and about after horror crashActor James Rolleston presented an award at an event in Auckland last night, four months after the crash which almost claimed his life.29 Nov 06:06 PM
