EnvironmentElectric vehicle station popularELECTRIC: Councillor Tania Tapsell beside power company Unison's electric vehicle charging station in the Haupapa St carpark. PHOTO/STEPHEN 09 Jan 07:00 PM
BusinessRotorua enjoys $121m building boomThe total value of building consents in the region is the highest since at least 2008.09 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandNavy identifies points of interest in lake searchThe navy, police divers and search and rescue continue to search for a 48-year-old man missing in Lake Rotoiti, five days after he 09 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 80 kids abducted each yearMore than 80 Kiwi kids were abducted or kidnapped in the first nine months of 2016.08 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing boatieSearchers are back out on Lake Rotoiti this morning, five days after a 48-year-old went missing. Rotorua constable Colin Fraser08 Jan 09:13 PM
New Zealand'We couldn't just go do normal activities'Ruth Ashby and her three kids spent last year learning to live life differently all because some "idiot" crashed into them head-on.08 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players score $500,000 eachTwo lucky Lotto players are each half a million dollars richer after tonight's Lotto draw.07 Jan 07:51 AM
LifestyleSPCA 'flat out' over busy Christmas periodThe Rotorua SPCA has been "flat out" over the holiday period, with the kitten season in full swing. SPCA shelter manager Karen Rolfe 06 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandDaredevil tot sets Skyswing record (+ video)BRAVE TOT: Christopher Cunningham (left), Finn Cunningham, 2, and Danielle Cunningham took part in the adrenaline of Rotorua's Skyswing 06 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandRahui in place at lake as search for man continuesA rahui remains in place over a small part of Lake Rotoiti, as the search continues for a man who is presumed drowned after jumping 06 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLake Rotoiti search resumesUPDATE: Police have brought in a special machine to assist them in their search for a missing 48-year-old man on Lake Rotoiti. Rotorua 05 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandLake tragedy: 'He was calling out 'Yesterday the Police Search and Rescue Dive Squad spent more than eight hours unsuccessfully searching the depths of Lake Rotoiti for the man.05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTheft of ashes, medals devastates familyUPSET: Karen Bennett is upset after treasured war medals and the ashes of her cat, Milo, were stolen. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 040117sp2.JPG/040117sp3.JPG/040117sp6.JPGTAKEN: 05 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandStop-go case: Winders lodges appealThe man convicted of killing stop-go worker George Taiaroa has appealed both his conviction and sentence.05 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandState of tyres shocks policeThe shocking state of tyres people are driving on has stunned Taupo police. Senior Sergeant Fane Troy of the Taupo Area Road Policing 04 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandCoastguard equipment stolenDISAPPOINTED: Coastguard Rotorua president Barry Grouby had all of his emergency equipment stolen from his truck. PHOTO/FILE A_020117bf3.JPGBy 04 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Family join searchThe search for the 48-year-old man was officially changed to a recovery operation last night.04 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandUpdate: Search for man at Lake Rotoiti moves to 'recovery phase' (+ video)A police spokesman said the search by helicopter had been suspended, and the number of boats searching for the man had been reduced from eight to four.04 Jan 02:51 AM
New ZealandAsante growing with confidenceThis time of year brings mixed feelings for Cherie Lang. Reflecting back on 2016 it was a fairly good one, but midnight on December 04 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan killed after leaving family partyThe wife of a pedestrian killed in the Far North in the early hours of New Year's Day went to bed thinking he'd gone for a walk.03 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandWater rules still being brokenWater safety rules are still being broken on Rotorua lakes, despite the majority of boaties following the guidelines, according to Coastguard Rotorua president.03 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTremors shake TaupoA series of earthquakes has rattled residents in Taupo and surrounding areas.02 Jan 09:39 PM
LifestyleCampers soak up the Rotorua vibeBy Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@dailypost.co.nz*mattmartinsmile.eps*HAPPY ON HOLIDAY: Enjoying their holiday at All Seasons Holiday 02 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleStreet View - What do you like about camping in Rotorua?What do you like about camping in Rotorua? 281216sp12.JPG We're here until the 6th. We really love this place, it's great for the 02 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandYoungster back to happy self after dog attackHAPPY: Cameron Bidois, 8, is back to his happy self after recovering from a dog attack. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 221216xxcb.JPGFUN: Cameron 01 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandOne dead after truck rollsOne person is dead after a truck rolled on Thornton Road in Whakatane about 12.30pm. The truck is believed to have hit another vehicle 01 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTV star Emmy Rossum spotted in NZActress Emmy Rossum is in Rotorua, and says the "country looks like CGI".29 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelays after truck rolls on Desert RdA truck has rolled on the Desert Rd partially blocking State Highway 1.25 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandBoy hit by car in Opotiki while walking home from beachAn 8-year-old boy was struck by a car as he walked home from a Christmas Day swim.25 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Joe's Diner's famous mushroomsA Joe's Diner staple menu item, favoured by many Rotorua locals who frequented the legendary eatery over the years, will live on with 23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew beds for kiwi chicksKIWI: Hiyori Nakano and Hailey Brown from Pakuranga College building bed boxes for Rotorua's kiwi chicks. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 221216kiwi1 Rotorua's 21 Dec 11:47 PM
