Rotorua Daily PostMissing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km awayWill Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.15 Jan 02:26 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm warning for Far North, tropical deluge hits North IslandMetService said the downpours in Auckland should ease later this evening.15 Jan 01:46 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."15 Jan 12:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCharges laid after Clayton Rd police calloutA person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostParts of NI under severe thunderstorm alert, rain to halt summer's golden runParts of the North Island are at risk of severe thunderstorms after lunch.14 Jan 09:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBye, bye sunshine: Severe thunderstorm watch issuedDownpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.14 Jan 09:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Footage of 'suspicious' fire at Rotorua schoolCrews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.14 Jan 06:05 PM
Rotorua Daily Post130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hourDramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.14 Jan 05:41 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMultiple injured after crash on SH2 in Bay of PlentyInitial indications suggested several people had been injured.14 Jan 05:18 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHot jobs: How people working in 50C are copingChefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.14 Jan 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostArmed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in RotoruaPolice were called around 11.05am.13 Jan 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua puntersOne $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.13 Jan 09:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKāinga Ora’s big plans for Rotorua: Where the new houses are going and whenThe agency has released details about its building programme.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoopSeasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.12 Jan 03:30 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindnessThe final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.12 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in TaupōThe road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.12 Jan 03:47 AM
Rotorua Daily PostIsrael Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media postsThe Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.11 Jan 11:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostYoung Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'11 Jan 10:32 PM
Rotorua Daily Post14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'11 Jan 07:37 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGovt-contracted housing service provider declares $15.6m in revenueOther income sources included rent payments and donations.11 Jan 07:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostClimate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked normsTemperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.11 Jan 06:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTributes flow after highly respected iwi leader diesThe leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.11 Jan 04:43 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Rotorua council chief executive announcedIt comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.11 Jan 04:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: UFC star Israel Adesanya in hot water after mocking police prosecutor onlineFighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.11 Jan 03:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhat tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods rideMatt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.11 Jan 12:51 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Cooking with gas’: Forecasters surprised to find NZ in another marine heatwaveOn a day tipped to bring scorching temperatures, our seas are also running unusually warm.10 Jan 10:49 PM
Rotorua Daily PostToxic algae prompts health warnings for Lake RotoruaThe algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.10 Jan 09:52 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fireA man has been arrested in relation to the fire.10 Jan 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step backOne parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crashThere has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What our recycling says about usOPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.10 Jan 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEducation crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.10 Jan 07:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSerious injuries in SH2 crashPolice say 'up to three' vehicles were involved.10 Jan 04:01 AM
