Rotorua Daily PostEx-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plansBay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.16 Apr 09:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murderThree people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.15 Apr 03:17 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changesPractical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostArmed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashedPolice allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.10 Apr 11:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAir Chathams faces $1m loss, may exit Whakatāne route without supportThe airline has lost over $1 million on the Whakatāne route since April 2023.10 Apr 08:23 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical electionsForty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.09 Apr 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendumJack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.08 Apr 11:27 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOn The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errorsZebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.04 Apr 08:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostUp close with a Black Hawk: Apanui students celebrate end of loggingApanui students explored a Black Hawk helicopter during a school visit.04 Apr 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issueHe gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.01 Apr 01:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFarmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into streamJudge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.30 Mar 04:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three matesJeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan accused of axe attack on police station faces courtMark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.27 Mar 03:17 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police stationA man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.26 Mar 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police stationArmed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger. 26 Mar 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attackedShe and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.25 Mar 05:54 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s deathA man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting tripStuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.24 Mar 04:34 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice seek witness to fatal motorbike crashA motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.24 Mar 01:33 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOne dead after two-vehicle Whakatāne crashPolice were called to the scene around 4.50pm.23 Mar 06:33 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne council sets 11.7% rate rise in draft budget compromiseOnly two councillors, Andrew Iles and John Pullar, voted against the increase.21 Mar 03:08 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Impotent talkfest’: Debate over council’s proposed health advisory groupCouncillors support investigating the group but fear it becoming a 'talkfest'.20 Mar 07:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDoctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.14 Mar 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Not an early St Patrick’s Day’: Resident on dog poo bag anticsWoman's fence frequently ends up covered in green bags.11 Mar 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
