Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.

“When the purse strings are so tight you are having to cut back on food..."

More people getting out fishing in the South Island compared with the North Island.

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.

'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'

Some opted for a Kiwi classic.

And that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.

"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."

North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.

'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'

Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.

Police were called around 11.50am.

OPINION: have never been so happy to be proven wrong.

Men are due in Rotorua District Court this week.

Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.

'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'

Two people have been injured.

Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.

Police were called around 6.50am.

Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.

He had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.

Two people have died after two vehicles crashed on Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30.

The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.

The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.

The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral in Tokoroa.

Manager says organisation needs to 'look at helping the whole person'.

The appeal has surpassed last year's total tally.