Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsAllison Lawton A_140416sp5.JPG SHOPPING: Locals are being warned not to overspend this Christmas. PHOTO/FILE

As Rotorua residents, we all feel the vibrancy, positivity and growth in our wonderful city. Now we know this feeling is supported

MEOW: Rovina Zhang is excited to open her new cat cafe in Rotorua. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 161216sp2.JPGCircle_see_more_DP.epsBy Kyra

By Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@dailypost.co.nz Rotorua residents are being encouraged to have their say about the Easter Sunday

Whatever your age, Christmas is a stressful time of year, and much of the stress is caused by financial pressure. It seems rather

The festive season can sometimes mean lots of confusion for employers and workers as they try to work out how much everyone is entitled

I am 61 and my husband is 68. We are retired and living off his single Super, savings and a small rental income. I have been in Fisher

The Bay of Plenty's manuka honey industry has made significant progress this year, with the establishment of an advocacy group tasked

Mt Ruapehu's Happy Valley ski area is being transformed into a new 'Snow Park' concept complete with 'carpet' style surface lifts

Wow, what a week we've had in New Zealand politics. Like everyone else, I did not see John Key's resignation coming and in fact felt

DEVELOPMENTS UNDER WAY: Work on Lynmore Junction is one of the projects underway at the moment. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 091216sp9.JPG rebeccamalcolmsmile.eps Rotorua's

FREIGHT LOGISTICS: Scion's Carel Bezuidenhout and Ginny Christians are analysing the proposed terminal's potential economic benefits

'Tis the season to spend money. But without trying to be the grinch of 2016, let me urge you not to spend too much this Christmas. It

Many retirees are in a position where they need to decide between taking a pension or a lump sum on retirement. Workplace pension

I have been a member of KiwiSaver for the past seven years. I contribute 4 per cent of my salary and I am fortunate that my employer

Nathan Guy at the launch. PHOTO/JOHN BORREN 081216jb04bop.JPGBy David Porter The Bay of Plenty will receive a "small but significant"

Ho Ho! that special time draws near again. We prepare to get down on bended aggregate knee before our loved ones' retail desires and

rebeccamalcolmsmile.eps Rotorua builders are busy heading into the Christmas season as new figures show almost $30 million worth

Rotorua, in particular its tourism industry, has benefited from John Key's time in charge of the country, according to a city business

FOR the Tupou family, running a holiday rental on the shores of Lake Rotorua is a family affair. Alex, 48, owns the house and takes

Median property values in Mangakakahi and Utuhina have jumped 30.3 per cent, with Fairy Springs and Western Heights close behind

There's nothing like a week of earthquakes, floods and gales to make you realise the importance of being prepared for disaster. It's

I have recently become a father for the second time so kids are top of mind for me. I know a lot of parents are keen to help their

I work in the building industry and I've been a member of KiwiSaver since 2007. Three years ago I put up my contribution level to

When even church leaders and the workers' union are not opposing calls to allow trading on Easter Sunday, it does seem like it could

WHAT'S PLANNED: The $2.7 million planned upgrade of the RSA building (names used are for artist's purposes only). ARTIST'S IMPRESSION/SUPPLIED

EASTER TRADING: Reverend Alex Czerwonka and Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick support Easter Sunday trading, as long as workers' rights

TREE LIGHTS: Andrew Robertson from The David Trubridge Studio oversees the installation of lights at the Redwood's Treewalk. PHOTO/STEPHEN

HONOURED: Rotorua real estate veteran Ian McDowell receives his Real Estate Institute of New Zealand life membership from chairwoman

A Rotorua business has been ordered to pay a former employee $33,661 and pay $40,000 in penalties for not paying him.