Rotorua Daily PostHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a jobArsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.24 Feb 07:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBaches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catchHoliday homes on leasehold land at Lake Rotomā are in demand, say agents.24 Feb 05:42 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White IslandElevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.24 Feb 02:14 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMajor SH1 section closed for up to five weeksThe section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.24 Feb 02:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSection of Desert Road reopens earlyThe section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.24 Feb 02:02 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoPA BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.24 Feb 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationalsThe Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.23 Feb 11:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi OhomaiChanges were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.23 Feb 05:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostHaka for sale: Inside the ‘problematic’ global trend of Māori dance workshops for corporate clientsCompanies selling haka classes are used by global brands – and are alarming experts.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patienceOPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.23 Feb 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineupHeadliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.21 Feb 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fineMore than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.21 Feb 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRampant Chiefs race away from CrusadersThe Chiefs rode another dominant second half to their second straight Super Rugby win.21 Feb 08:25 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncillors support reverting speed limit to 100km/h on highway sectionThe 80km/h limit will probably move back to 100km/h.20 Feb 09:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
SportThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'19 Feb 07:29 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleetPassengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.19 Feb 06:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'19 Feb 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike raceWil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.19 Feb 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crashThe crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.19 Feb 06:10 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese touristsTourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.19 Feb 05:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSecond maths error in 2 weeks: 7 months' jail added for double fatal crash driverRotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.19 Feb 03:27 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFire crews tackle house blaze in KawerauFire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.19 Feb 12:40 AM
Rotorua Daily PostUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Intimidated': Residents sick of living in ‘motocross track’Whakatāne locals are 'being plagued by motorbikes day and night' in the suburb of Awatapu19 Feb 12:14 AM
