The Rotorua Daily Post covered more than 100 court cases throughout 2024 in the Rotorua District Court, High Court and through the New Zealand Parole Board. They... Read More

A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the final time, due to sponsorship drying up. River Sounds festival... Read More

There are plenty of spots to enjoy in the Bay this summer, whether that's just for the day or overnight. If you're planning to freedom camp in Tauranga,... Read More

The provisional number of road deaths in 2024 stands at 289, down from 341 in 2023. Police said while there has been a reduction in the number of families... Read More

Nadia Christensen is nervous whenever her loved ones travel on the roads. In her eyes, there seem to be more 'idiots” behind the wheel. It's the second... Read More

Kate says her KiwiSaver balance is about $15,000. She's been largely out of full-time work for the past 13 years, caring for children. In contrast, her... Read More

Tauranga rang in 2025 with fireworks, fights, family fun, booze ban breaches and almost 4500 breath tests, authorities say. A police spokesperson said 12 people... Read More

The government's plan to offer vaping starter kits through stop-smoking services is facing criticism from health experts concerned about potential long-term... Read More

Pharmac's achievements as historic funding enable access to new, life-saving medicines for New Zealanders, Associate Health Minister David Seymour said. Pharmac,... Read More

Four forensics officers have arrived at the scene of a homicide investigation after a death in Hamilton overnight. One child at the property was killed and... Read More

Warning: Distressing images Animal rights organisation Peta has alleged sheep are being mistreated on farms in New Zealand. The non-profit has released... Read More

Police are responding to a water-related incident off the coast of Ōmaio in the Ōpōtiki District in the Bay of Plenty. A police statement said the incident... Read More