Latest news from Rotorua
Councillor slams new Rotorua sports strategy
The mayor says she is 'disappointed' with one councillor's position.
Saluting and farewelling Tā Bom - the reluctant war hero
It was a fitting ceremonial farewell that Sir Robert Gillies would have dodged.
Luxury boutique properties under new management
The signings bring its management portfolio to 20 properties.
Te reo champion's influence extended beyond the kapa haka stage
Ricky Mitai was known for his immense warmth and generosity.
Can wool make hot tubs sustainable?
Outdoor Gravity says the usual materials used to make spa pools are unsustainable.
The last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war hero
The funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.
Watch: Kiwi teen swaps guitar picks with Pearl Jam frontman during Auckland concert
The 14-year-old plans to use the prized memento at his future gigs.
Flags to fly at half-mast to mark burial of WWII veteran Sir Robert Gillies
All government and public buildings will fly the New Zealand flag at half-mast on Tuesday.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
How women mountain bikers are shredding it up
Women tear it up on Rotorua mountain bike tracks.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable
Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister
Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget
OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.
Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget
OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.
A coffee fix for a good cause: Baristas-in-training back foodbank
Donate a can and enjoy a steaming hot cup of holiday cheer.
‘End of an era’: Tangihanga for Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies begins
The last standing member of the Māori Battallion, Sir Bom Gillies, has died, aged 99.
Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2024
Rotorua Daily Post has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Salvation Army foodbank. Video / Andrew Warner
Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood
OPINION: Sir Robert Gillies died yesterday at the age of 99.
Commissioner reveals when emergency motels decision due
Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Rotorua CBD road closed as police attend serious incident
People are asked to avoid the area.
Jason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it means
Momoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.
'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.
'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine years
He is 'living proof' of what can be achieved through people donating their organs.
Taonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years later
Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.
'We saw him as a hero': Last remaining member of Māori Battalion dies, aged 99
Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
Car involved in serious crash earlier pursued by police
Pyes Pā Rd/SH36 is blocked, police say.
Drugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impacts
People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.
Thieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolen
Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.
Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent
The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.
Emergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distress
Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.