'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closure
State Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.
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Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical
One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
High schools' Freaky Friday delights Rotorua audiences
The show opened on Friday to a sold-out crowd in Rotorua.
Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie
Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.
Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
'Bums in the air': Homeless in CBD 'pee' on cars, accused of doing drugs
A nearby business owner says their turnover has plummeted by $1600 a week.
'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office
Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.
Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.
Funding to help Fordlands thrive
Up to 145 youths join free sports activities every Monday at Bellingham Crescent.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.
Woman seriously injured in alleged Rotorua hit-and-run
Police urge witnesses to share information or footage.
'Blown away': Tonnes of rubbish collected in city clean-up
The man leading the effort plans more for the city.
Herald NOW: Vandals on Rotorua rugby pitch cause heartbreak
Vandals who have spent their time ripping up the Rotorua rugby club have stopped hundreds from playing their scheduled games. Video / Herald NOW
'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.
Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
Rotorua schools unite for 'Freaky Friday' musical debut
The show opens tonight at Rotorua Girls’ High Performing Arts Centre.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fire
Firefighters received multiple calls around midnight.
'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānau
Councillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms set to impact Bay of Plenty
An orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.
Rotorua grassroots recycling milestone plants 1000 trees
Monthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.
'Making a difference': Rotorua volunteer honoured for decades of service
'We’ve got a fabulous community here in Rotorua and I really enjoy being a part of it.'
One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours
Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.
'Really nice guy': US talk show host Conan O'Brien meets Kiwi namesake in viral clip
The US host joked: 'I've never met someone with the same name as me'.
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
Community leader awarded King’s Service Medal for decades of service
Debra Bell has been awarded the King's Service Medal.