Tonnes of pumice wash ashore in Lake Taupō
A raft of pumice hundreds of metres long has washed up on the shore at Lake Taupō.
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Man in 'vigilante' attack at a Gull petrol station will spend eight years in jail.
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Councillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.
New Zealander of the Year semifinalists announced
Black Ferns star is on the list of semifinalists for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.
'Bombshell': Writer could get life-saving transplant
'I never expected that ... they had braced me for the opposite.'
Paul Hickey: Thanks for filling the bus, parade cancellation, Netflix recommendations
Paul Hickey discusses filling the bus, parade cancellation, and Netflix recommendations.
Dog held at SPCA for over 300 days in need of fur-ever home
Bailey, a dog at the Rotorua SPCA Centre, is patiently waiting for her forever home.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
Rotorua Boys’ High students recognised for business innovation
Rotorua Boys’ High students received awards at Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards.
Water safety reminders for lake users over summer
Local water safety organisations are reminding people of important water safety messages.
Whānau Āwhina Plunket thanks volunteers for year of giving time and skills
Whānau Āwhina Plunket gathered with volunteers to thank them for their generosity.
$60m wastewater treatment plant upgrade starts
The upgrades to the 49-year-old plant are to meet higher projected population demand.
Sonya Bateson: Fines should be based on a person’s income
OPINION: Fines are not fine when they target low-income people.
'Immensely proud': Teen business receives $10k from NZ Māori Tourism head
"It means we can continue to give back to the community and the school for years to come."
Can-do: What the Daily Post team donated to the foodbank
"This year, the need in the community has been greater."
Kane's shock call: Why Williamson stepped down as test captain
With an unrelenting schedule, Kane Williamson hopes this move will help extend his career.
'We’re always worried about an outbreak': Meningococcal cases on the rise
Pete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
'Turning point': Harry and Meghan open up about Australia-NZ tour
Sussexes visited New Zealand in 2018 when they were still flying high in the public eye.
Lots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor
“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.
Commissioners release decision on 13 contracted emergency housing motels
Independent commissioners have released their decision
'Anxious and threatened' - residents petition for end to Kāinga Ora housing
'We do not want to be known as the benefit capital of New Zealand.'
'Avoid this trail': Erosion damage reported on Bay of Plenty cycle track
“Please avoid this trail until repairs can be made.”
On the level! Town's post box issues solved
'We now have some of the flashest post boxes in New Zealand.'
Taupō town centre transformation nears completion
The final stage in the Town Centre Transformation Project is close to completion.
Man imprisoned after stabbing, killing flatmate
William Capper killed his flatmate during an altercation on April 1 last year.
Subscribers weigh in on exodus from Labour - a sinking ship or normal house cleaning?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Serving a different army: Fill the Bus driver Jodeen Mclean shares her story
The foodbank was there for former army truck driver Jodeen Mclean when she needed it.
Caddie great Steve Williams chooses Rotorua for 'last hurrah' in speedway
Starship Foundation and Ronald McDonald House will benefit from the fundraiser.
'Really grateful': Engineer hails rescue chopper after horrific injuries
It's a long way from Taupō to specialist care without an air rescue service.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
$400m Gib factory’s jobs drive smashes target ahead of schedule
Winstone Wallboards’ recruitment for the new Gib plant has gone way better than expected.
'Government is the worst slumlord in Rotorua': Report reveals human right breaches in emergency housing system
The emergency housing review has found the system breaches human rights.