Rotorua Daily Post
Councils ‘left in limbo’: Reforms, rates caps debated at LGNZ conference
Councils more trusted than the Government as reform debate dominates Rotorua conference.
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Five years' prison for machete-wielding robber
He committed the Kawerau raid while on bail for an Auckland dairy robbery.
Pink buckets return as Rotorua backs breast cancer appeal
About 90 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the Lakes district.
'Gutted': Cancer patient supplies stolen in support service break-in
'No matter how desperate you are, you're not sick. These people are sick.'
A stronger Auckland would lift the regions
OPINION: Auckland generates roughly 40% of New Zealand’s economic output.
'Blindsided', 'deep concerns': Chiefs v Chiefs – NZ Rugby and NRL go head to head in High Court
UPDATE: Judge determines next legal step in increasingly fractious trademark dispute.
One person dies after Bay of Plenty crash
Police were alerted to the crash on Orete Point Rd at 12.05pm.
Man faces charges after allegedly pointing sawn-off shotgun at police officer
The alleged offence occurred in Ōwhata and triggered a significant police response.
Airport objects to neighbouring immersion school's expansion plans
School property group seeks aviation advice after airport raises safety concerns.
'True local icon': Award-winning Taupō radio host dies suddenly
The beloved breakfast host spent 30 years with More FM.
'No regard for public safety': Man arrested after Rotorua shotgun allegation
A general arming order was imposed across Rotorua and lifted after the arrest.
Family turns warehouse into skatepark for sons’ Olympic dreams
Dad thought they were going to be 'rugby league stars' before they picked up skateboards.
Whakatāne wellness networking group proves its worth
The project began in 2022 to improve social outcomes across the district.
Large Whakaari plume is steam, not ash, GeoNet says
No ash has been detected at the volcanic island for two months.
Sunstrike factor in drugged driving crash that killed 2-year-old
His blood THC level was four times the high-risk threshold.
Whakatāne's sponge reserve wins national sustainability award
The reserve can temporarily store about 4000 cubic metres of stormwater.
Testing eases Rotorua lake and forest 'forever chemicals' fears
Results show no build-up in aquatic life nor major forest impacts from treated wastewater.
Rotorua Topless Swim helps women after mastectomy return to the water
The first event brought 70 women together at Lake Rotoiti in 2025.
Family-run car dealership closes, new NZ Post depot to be built
ShorlandAutoCo has been operating at the corner of Old Taupō Rd and Riri St since 1992.
Police investigating alleged shooting in Rotorua
Police are awaiting another opportunity to speak with the complainant.
Our lives in the air depend on strangers we will never meet
OPINION: Two off-duty pilots took command of an aeroplane before landing it safely.
National's QE Health election promise 'a long way' from investment – Labour
'Rotorua doesn’t have short memory ... we are angry that we lost QE Health.'
'A leap of faith': Tangatarua Marae's 30-year legacy
It is one of the earliest purpose-built marae on a tertiary campus.
Councillor calls for temporary Blue Springs closure
The Government recently pledged $675k for upgrades to the tourist destination.
QE Health site: National to explore new surgery, dialysis centre if re-elected
The $19m health and wellness centre closed in December after going into liquidation.
Rotorua's biggest Kāinga Ora housing development complete after five years
Tenants are due to move into the final 13 homes from next week.
Ministry decided against cutting disgraced ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison's pay 3 times
Documents obtained by the Herald reveal three Justice Ministry workers are facing charges.
Cracking shuts Rotorua lakefront playground's slide and climbing structure
The council has no reopening date, as parts for repair must come from overseas.
Pat's sausage roll sales double after silver award
Lam has kept the sausage roll recipe unchanged since his 2021 competition win.
Disc golf battle brews at Rotorua park
Mixed feedback on proposal to create nine-hole course in Centennial Park.