Rotorua Daily PostAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
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 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 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 Post'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Deeply saddened': Golf club fined for removal of 500 native trees'Recklessness will not be tolerated'; the club must replant 250 pōhutukawa over 10 years.28 Nov 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedyWith their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSolar farm, terminal extension: Airport plan sets out ambitious futureThe airport is built on land confiscated by the Crown in 1866.22 Nov 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBusinesses fear impact of months of flood workThree high-end businesses fear works could shut their doors forever.20 Nov 03:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFreedom Camping bylaw can’t solve homelessness - mayorHeartfelt plea to council from hidden homeless.19 Nov 07:43 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHomicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assaultA woman, 25, has been charged with assault.16 Nov 12:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Don’t fit culture’: Calls for jet ski ban at holiday spotA group of residents say jet skis are a safety risk and a menace to wildlife.06 Nov 03:48 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Flooding nightmare' for early childhood centreThe centre has suffered three floods in three years.05 Nov 08:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostŌpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed'This is an important matter.'05 Nov 12:41 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 callCredence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.04 Nov 09:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil removes funding from economic development agencyToiEDA is a council-controlled trust.04 Nov 01:28 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStaffer assaulted at hot springs near WhakatāneOne person has been taken into custody after an assault.03 Nov 08:15 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglaryRugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.29 Oct 11:34 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhakatāne man looking for owner of British war medalThere must be a family out there looking for the medal.23 Oct 05:52 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor rejects conspiracy theory claimsRising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting.22 Oct 05:25 AM
Rotorua Daily PostEmily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealedEmily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.20 Oct 07:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHouse fire connected to gang-related shooting, police sayOne person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.14 Oct 06:58 PM
