PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountabilityOPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary clubThe money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.19 Dec 10:16 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
Rotorua Daily PostArrest after German tourists track theft suspect using AirPodsCouple 'happy' something has been done after criticising initial police response.19 Dec 07:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMedical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.19 Dec 04:06 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robberyA member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.19 Dec 04:59 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of PlentyAt least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.19 Dec 04:37 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crashShe was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.19 Dec 02:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my lifeTaupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.18 Dec 10:21 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostThis popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped upA newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.18 Dec 08:16 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'17 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spacesNew footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.17 Dec 03:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collectionIts donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.17 Dec 01:08 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAt least three people injured in Lake Taupō crashThe crash was reported about 10am.16 Dec 10:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSummer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.16 Dec 07:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
AnalysisCameron McMillanA closer look: How many tons can Kane reach?Just how many test centuries could Kane Williamson finish on?16 Dec 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
