Rotorua mayor supports local election voting age remaining 18
Tapsell says she doesn't want to see the local election voting age lowered to 16.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromRotorua Daily Post
Chance to have say on future of building Rotorua homes closes tomorrow
There's one day left to say something to the Rotorua Lakes Council about building changes.
Relentless pressure: General practice under strain and 'could collapse'
And a survey revealed about 478,000 people didn't see their GP due to wait times.
Woman has waited 31 years for justice, jury told
Lawyers have closed their arguments to the jury in the Chris Budgen historic rape case.
Local Focus: Fence aims to keep pest in Whakarewarewa Forest
Wallabies are being kept from spreading into the Waikato by a 12.5 kilometre fence.
Letters: Koutu speeding, alleyway needs to be addressed
Our readers have their say.
Solar neighbours provide hot showers
The Lines Company in trialling a solar energy sharing project in the Central Plateau.
'Emotions are pretty high': Bay golfers dominate at New Zealand Men’s Interprovincials
'The boys are feeling really good. Emotions are pretty high'.
Supercars champ van Gisbergen to race at Baypark
Newly crowned Supercars champion isn’t taking a break over summer.
All-in for top New Zealand poker champs this weekend
Rotorua's the home of many events - now there's a new attraction.
Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
Rotorua council, businesses add treats and toys to Fill the Bus collection
Scion and Rotorua Lakes Council donated essentials, treats and toys to Fill the Bus.
Burglary and attempted ram raid reported in Rotorua and Te Puke
Liquor and auto-electric stores targeted.
‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Rugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury told
A rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.
Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
A Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.
Crispian Stewart: Excitement as athletes prepare for summer games
OPINION: New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton this week.
Taupō police arrest charge four with alleged MDMA supply
'Taupō police see an increase in MDMA use over the summer period'
Live from Fill the Bus: Schools come out in force with amazing donations
The bus is collecting for this year's Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Spare a thought for political partners
OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Christmas Appeal: Rotorua retirees collect array of treasures for children
"A lot of us enjoy buying toys because our grandchildren are all grown-up."
Aggression, intimidation leads to launch of extra security measure for retailers
The tool comes in the form of a paid app complete with panic button.
Rotorua Christmas Parade cancelled
Weather forces decision for the second year running.
Rugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hears
Crown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.
Local Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in need
Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market
14,000 coronial files blocked: Ministry of Justice confirms cyber attack
The ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.
Police attend incident at Kawaha Point Dairy.
Police could be seen at Kawaha Point Dairy on Tuesday afternoon.
Excitement builds for special sports event
Eight Taupō sportspeople are excited to finally be competing in the Special Olympics.
Departing Gatland backs Razor as All Blacks coach
Warren Gatland has returned for a second stint as coach of Wales.
'Fingers of tropical moisture': Wet weather bears down
After a cool start to summer we are now going to swelter in wet tropical climes.
Rotorua MP Todd McClay happy to be collecting appeal donations
Todd McClay dropped off his annual donation to the Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank.
Harmonic Resonators add folk-reo Māori spin on classic songs
New album features hits from some of the greats.