HHeadlines Read More Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near RotoruaJanuary 16, 2026 Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
NNew Zealand Read More Lake weed: Minister reviews funding after Rotorua clean-up costs over $133,000January 15, 2026 Bay of Plenty Regional Council began skimming the weed on November 14, with Rotorua Lakes Council managing disposal.…
NNew Zealand Read More Truck crash, hazardous material spills over road, traffic management on SH36 north of RotoruaJanuary 15, 2026 People are advised to expect delays in the area. Meanwhile, Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is also closed…
NNew Zealand Read More $500k Rotorua mountain biking project takes Whakarewarewa Forest Loop fully off-roadJanuary 15, 2026 Te Ara ki Tumunui (The pathway to Tumunui) – a new 2km section linking Te Kōtukutuku section of…
NNew Zealand Read More MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua into FridayJanuary 15, 2026 MetService warns heavy rain and downpours were still on the cards for the area as an active low…
HHeadlines Read More Night works to rebuild key Rotorua route set to start next weekJanuary 15, 2026 “We acknowledge that our earlier plan to deliver these works using a full road closure didn’t fully consider…
HHeadlines Read More Rotorua fatal crashes: Police warning after 3 deaths, several people injuredJanuary 15, 2026 On Tuesday afternoon, a young driver died and two passengers were seriously injured after the car they were…
NNew Zealand Read More State Highway 30 crash at Tikitere leaves two dead and one injuredJanuary 14, 2026 Rotorua Daily Post 14 Jan, 2026 07:09 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
NNew Zealand Read More Bowel cancer: Rotorua GP Dr Nicky Kenny’s family on her legacy and messageJanuary 14, 2026 Brian also wanted to raise awareness about bowel cancer. “I think her biggest message would just be don’t…
NNew Zealand Read More Rotorua SH36 fatal crash: Driver dies and passengers injuredJanuary 13, 2026 “The manner of driving has been erratic and posed a significant risk to other road users. “The vehicle’s…
SSports Read More From Rotorua to Australia’s Team Jayco AlUla: Bike mechanic Craig Geater’s decades keeping elite cyclists movingJanuary 12, 2026 From Rotorua to the world stage Geater is the head professional cycling mechanic for Team Jayco AlUla, an…
HHeadlines Read More Lake Tikitapu incident: Man found dead after failing to return from swimJanuary 12, 2026 A police spokesperson would not say if he was a local or a visitor. On Saturday, Rotorua Police…