Rotorua Daily PostTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
OpinionBurnout to balance: Farmer’s warning on the cost of pushing too hardOPINION: Jason Halford says 18 months of burnout recovery reshaped his life and work.10 Mar 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
Rotorua Daily PostVisa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZNed Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What Tongariro taught us about endurance, friendship and fragile plansThe team battled steep climbs, leg cramps and a mid-track helicopter rescue.03 Mar 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breachMore than 100 walkers were taken to the 20km track despite weather warning, DoC says.03 Mar 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFunding lifeline: Tindall grants open for Rotorua community groupsGrants of $500 to $15,000 are available for Rotorua community groups.03 Mar 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLee Mvtthews DJ Tom Lee takes on first Ironman in Taupō this weekendThe 33-year-old DJ has swapped late nights for months of strict Ironman prep.02 Mar 11:04 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch for BOP and Rotorua The heightened risk runs from 3pm to 11pm across central regions.26 Feb 07:54 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō river float turns rescue as seven pulled from waterFour men got into trouble: three people jumped in to help. 25 Feb 07:52 PM
Rotorua Daily PostGuilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boyThe 24-year-old driver will be sentenced in Taupo District Court on April 29.24 Feb 09:23 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom rates to dates? Councils’ Valentine’s Day post delights localsRotorua Lakes Council's cheeky 'shot' drew more than 1500 likes and 150 comments.16 Feb 10:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayorAn unnamed Kiwi investor is offering about $100m to save the Chateau.12 Feb 10:11 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNot looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altarGeorge Sanderson stunned friends by proposing at a Friday Forum gathering.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSevere thunderstorm watch: Heavy downpours for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaForecasters say intense rain could trigger surface flooding, slips and road chaos.11 Feb 02:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTeen skipper who survived boat fire given warning instead of fineThe 14-year-old skipper was operating the boat alone, despite an age ban.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMechanical failures delayed school fire response, union saysA back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.09 Feb 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post"Not just a shed fire’: Blaze devastates Taupō-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaylor said the council has made multiple offers of support to the college.09 Feb 04:47 AM
Rotorua Daily PostStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
