'Whoosh': Residents describe shocking moment their homes flooded
One resident described how a 'dirty river had run through the whole house'.
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Govt raised idea to use Rotorua reserves for housing in early 2021
The reserves were originally considered for 'temporary' housing.
Letters: Rotorua a dumping ground for other towns' homeless
Our readers have their say.
Ngongotahā resident: 'We were damn lucky it stopped raining when it did'
It was a nervous night for Ngongotahā residents as the Ngongotahā Stream quickly rose.
Opinion: Abusing people just for doing their job is not okay
Angry people should instead try a bit of kindness.
'Extremely harmful': Daunting snapshot shows extent of wallaby problem
The regional council wanted to show the impact populations had on farmers.
'Big win' for public say on emergency housing future
Locals can have their say on about controversial contracted emergency housing motels.
Revealed: The courts where privacy was most often breached
Data details Ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.
Opinion: Just do something - massacres need to stop
OPINION: US, just do something - anything - to stop the massacres.
Serious crash: Six injured after two vehicles collide near Whakatāne
Fire fighters extricated two people trapped inside vehicles following the crash.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Life 'going to change utterly': Lessons for people with long Covid
Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.
Bachcare owners pocket nearly $14,000 in a year
In the past 12 months the average Bachcare owner income per booking was $663 in Rotorua.
Grant for $10k pallet stacker eases 'back-breaking' work at Rotorua Whakaora
This year has been a bumpy ride for beloved local charity Rotorua Whakaora.
Letters to the editor: Caution over sales of reserves applauded
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Cockroaches and rodents: Landlords to pay damages for unsafe living conditions
Landlords have been punished for having tenants in unsafe units.
'Nasty virus' and range of illnesses spread through schools
One school had more than 40 absences this week, another had 20 per cent of kids away.
Reserves proposal discussed as early as September
Selling Rotorua's reserves for housing has been discussed for at least eight months.
Rotorua Daily Post paper and reporter among Voyager Media Award nominations
The Rotorua Daily Post will defend its title of Regional Newspaper of the Year.
On a roll: Rotorua teens to skate for NZ at Worlds
After nine years of training four local teens have scored the opportunity of a lifetime.
The Premium Debate: cystic fibrosis sufferers still hoping to get drug
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Community collaboration takes rescue service to next level
Rotorua MTBC's new van for the First Response Unit has been in use for about three weeks.
Lead the way: How Rotorua art will support Ukraine's animals
Hank Buissink wants to use his talent for leadlight artwork to help animals in Ukraine.
Symphonic band sharing music with Rotorua
The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is visiting Rotorua and will perform at St Luke's Church
'I have trauma now': Retailers hope $6m programme will be enough to stop ram raids
Shop owners say they appreciate any help but for some it is too late.
Pain at the pump: Where to find the cheapest gas in town
One taxi driver of 10 years says he may have to look for another job by the end of 2022.
Lawyer fulfilling his destiny
Te Maiora Rurehe believes it is his destiny to guide and help whanau through the law.
'Only one run-through and we'll be ready': Old-timers dust off haka skills
More than a dozen of us had answered the call to perform.
Insult leads to curse and death
Ohoukākā is a grand old pā site on the northern side of Lake Te Rotoiti.
Celebration of glamour for Ohomairangi
Kharl WiRepa promises a night of glamour to celebrate Matariki in Rotorua.
Reserves proposal will go to public consultation
The mayor used her casting vote to approve it.
Rohm's' dream: 'I'd like to make the world a better place'
Head boy wants to make financial freedom a dream accessible to every Kiwi kid.
New tracks, and a new word for iconic Rotorua attraction
Skyline Rotorua luge has spent millions of dollars on upgrades.