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Money-laundering trial: 'I was afraid to leave him because I thought I would die'
Paula Toleafoa has taken the stand in her defence in her trial.
'The day we knew would come is here': Covid cases in Rotorua
Contact tracing for the two cases is under way.
Revealed: Speed drops on Rotorua's deadliest highways make little difference to crash data
The speed limits have changed but driver behaviour is yet to catch up.
D-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrow
Teachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.
Rotorua Hospital, Stratford pharmacy among new locations of interest
People are urged to regularly check the locations of interest page.
Supporting those in need: Encouragement behind appeal
The annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal has been launched.
Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk
New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.
Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating
New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.
Twelve police staff came into contact with Rotorua Covid cases
The staff are all self-isolating and have been tested.
Covid-19: New cases in Rotorua, Tararua as Delta continues spread across NZ
Reports of two new cases in Rotorua.
Power out to 450 homes after early-morning crash
A car crashed into a power pole about 5.20am
Shauni James: How to spread festive cheer after a rocky year
Let's end this crazy year with a positive bang and help those in need this festive season.
Auckland shooting: Fourth man arrested over New Lynn homicide
The man is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow.
Heavy rain warning issued for parts of region
The heavy rain watch is valid from 7am to 7pm.
Could you be $18k richer? Bay of Plenty Lotto players win second division
Two Bay of Plenty players are among 14 second division winners.
Jab mandate: Doctors, lawyers, teachers contact food charity
A food support service has had requests from professionals who will lose their jobs.
Protest group set to gridlock Tauranga
Tauranga is set to be gridlocked by a protest group.
Dawn Picken: Reflection, deflection and the best cheese toastie ever
OPINION: Hard conversations are especially wrenching for the conflict-averse.
'Pain for first-home buyers': City's house prices up $115k in a year
The latest REINZ data showed the city's house price reached a record $695,000
Christmas Appeal launches in aid of Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank
The Rotorua Daily Post today launches its annual Christmas appeal for the foodbank.
Money laundering trial: $20k cash could have been from business sale, not drug money, jury hears
The jury has heard the latest in a trial involving a woman accused of money laundering.
'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
'More carrot': 'Unconventional' approach needed to lift Māori vax rates
'I don't think we've got an ice cube's chance in hell of even getting to 90.'
Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.
Young chef takes on culinary competition grand finals
Sam Warena will compete at the grand finals of the 2021 Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award.
Short and sweet exhibitions showcasing art skills
Two exhibitions will be featured on The Arts Village's gallery walls this November.
Supermarkets offering the jab: Would you like a vaccination with that?
Forget the free wine or food tasting, these supermarkets are offering the jab to shoppers
Paul Hickey: Milestones, home improvements, pets and Xmas events
Paul Hickey discusses milestones, home improvements, pet apps and Christmas events.
Night out of bowls and barbecue for fundraiser
For the second year, Dimple Digital is organising the Bowls and BBQ fundraiser.
Golfers tee off to fundraise in Kilwell Hospice Golf Classic
Golfers took to the green for the inaugural Kilwell Hospice Golf Classic.
Children to light up stage with charity showcase
Drama Kids Rotorua's annual charity showcase is coming up soon
Q&A with Miss Rotorua 2021 winner Kogi So
Last weekend Kogi So was crowned Miss Rotorua 2021.
Money laundering trial: Large deposits made across 31 bank accounts - expert
A jury is to decide if Paula Toleafoa knew cash she was spending was drug money.