Council opts for one Māori ward seat model
Te Tatau o Te Arawa plan appeal as they're 'disappointed and a little bit angry' at move.
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'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Repeat sex offender jailed for almost five years
Court hears repeat offender showed a lack of insight in relation to his crimes.
Rotorua money laundering trial: Violent relationship under spotlight
Did Paula Toleafoa know she was spending and banking drug money?
Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests
Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.
'Vote carefully': Te Arawa's plea to the council ahead of vote
The Iwi representative group says it is "concerned and dismayed" at the process.
'We just need to keep testing': Results delayed after test surge call for more as Covid spreads
There were no new cases in the Lakes yesterday but there is still a delay for virus tests.
Treehouse hotel part of new management plan aiming to increase visitor spend to $1 billion
The plan aims to develop Rotorua as a 'functioning and thriving visitor destination'.
Bringing light this Christmas with foodbank appeal
The 2021 Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal is underway.
Paul Hickey: Fill the Bus, tomato sauce with twist, summer prize
Paul Hickey discusses Fill the Bus, a tomato sauce with twist, and a summer prize package.
Bright and bold bikes for Diwali Night Ride
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What's in a Salvation Army food parcel?
Find out what types of food make great donations for local Salvation Army food parcels.
Treasuring reserve: Friends of Tihi Reserve passionate
The Friends of Tihi Reserve group was formed following a community survey in 2019.
Removing vaccination barriers for ethnic communities
A Migrant Vaccination Day is being held this Sunday at the Rotorua Library.
Learn about zipping around forest safely with your doggo
Learn how to avoid over-exercising your furry friend while riding in the forest with them
Local Focus: Big surge in Māori vaccinations
A Covid case encouraged more people to get the jab.
Fancy cars, holidays, big spending and lots of cash - but did she know it was drug money?
Paula Toleafoa denies she was banking large amounts of drug money while staying in hotels.
Why All Blacks legend Richie McCaw was in Rotorua
Richie McCaw is in Rotorua to celebrate three tourism operators being awarded by Qualmark.
'An absolute godsend': Tourism businesses keen to welcome back Aucklanders
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Money laundering trial: Facebook posts question whether couple still together
Paula Toleafoa denies she was working in partnership with her husband to launder money.
Covid 19: More cases in Lakes district, new wastewater detections in Tauranga
The latest information about local cases has been revealed.
Man arrested following fatal crash in Rotorua last month
The crash involved one vehicle only and happened on Te Ngae Rd on October 2.
Luke Kirkness: The ball is in our court now over Covid
Opinion: The job of protecting our communities from Covid lies more and more with us.
Fill the Bus is back! Wheels go around for foodbank
The Hits Fill the Bus is being held for its seventh year on December 7.
'Fear, anxiety, worry': Why teacher would rather quit job he 'loves' than get the jab
Other unvaccinated people in the district have taken leave without pay.
Te Arawa rep quits meeting over governance model proposal
Te Arawa says it plans to appeal a potential decision about Māori representation.
Watch: MP ordered to leave Parliament after quizzing Health Minister
The Rotorua MP asked Health Minister Andrew Little about ICU beds in the Lakes DHB.
Discover delights of poetry this summer
Local poetry to be shared the community, as Poetry In Windows and a book launch approach
Two new Lakes DHB cases; Rotorua locations of interest revealed
The latest details about Covid-19 in our community have been revealed.
'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for son
Former top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.
12 police staff off the roster causing pressure, says association
Isolating police officers is putting pressure on Rotorua police staff, rep says.
Early learning sector in 'dire straits' before mandate
The Covid-19 vaccine mandate deadline ended yesterday.