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
New ZealandFather and son rescued off Mt TongariroAn Australian father and son have been rescued off Mt Tongariro after taking a wrong turn. A statement from police said the 49-year-old 23 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandCricket calamity: The ball that felled meAfter being hit in the head with a ball six months ago, Rotorua cricketer Karl McKnight is now back at work full time and looking 23 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandPolio can't keep this super hero down (+ video)A Fijian polio survivor believes his new leg brace has made him a super hero because it is "super awesome". Thanks to QE Health Rotorua 23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of fatal crash victim (+video)Police have released the name of the woman who died in three-car crash south of Rotorua on Sunday. She was Helen Knox, also known 22 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandStop-go murder trial: Defence claims police fabricated traffic incidentPolice fabricated a traffic incident so they could arrest and question Quinton Winders about the death of stop-go worker George Taiaroa, his lawyer has claimed.22 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandPolice call for witnesses to fatal crashRotorua police would like to hear from witnesses to a fatal crash on State Highway 5 near Tumunui yesterday. The crash happened about 21 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandCouncil warns dog ownersThe Rotorua Lakes Council is warning dog owners to remember their responsibilities in the wake of an incident last week where a young 21 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandThe stop-go murder trial so farThe jury tasked with deciding the fate of murder-accused Quinton Winders has already heard from more than 70 witnesses in relation 21 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near Rotorua (+video)Police have confirmed one person has died following a multiple vehicle crash south of Rotorua.21 Aug 07:16 AM
New ZealandLocal arm wrestler meets Arnold Schwarzenegger (+video)Rotorua's famous arm wrestler Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris didn't care about losing his latest competition because as soon as he met 21 Aug 07:08 AM
New ZealandMother and daughter rescued from bushA mother and daughter who had to be winched out of the forest they were lost in "did all the right things," according to Land Search 20 Aug 11:45 PM
