Cost of living crisis, sports field U-turn, and work pauses on fluoridation: What made news in November
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
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Rise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock owners
A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.
'Making other people happy': How a piano turned up on a lake shore
'You see them walk past, come back, and then get their phones out, their cameras out.'
Best of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told
He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.
'The rock of our Te Arawa kapa haka': Mourners pay tribute to poi expert
Ngamoni Huata was a poi expert who will be missed for her knowledge and guidance.
'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023
Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.
Man charged after woman allegedly hit by car
A man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.
Year in Review: September
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
'The power of womanhood': Te Arawa legend to tour NZ as aerial dance and kapa haka performance
Hatupatu | Kurungaituku premieres as part of the New Zealand festival of Arts in February.
Reaching a Givealittle dream, ram-raiders, and Aussie exodus: What made news in August
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
One person injured after second crash on SH30
There has been a crash near south of Rotorua.
One person dead after crash on SH30 near Rotorua
One person has died as a result of the accident.
‘You can’t dream if you can’t see it’: How biking stars are growing world champs
Julian Dean, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Sammie Maxwell are tapping into raw talent.
Young voters, lack of carers, and vandals: What made news in July
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Optimism at campgrounds despite wet NYE forecast
'People are happy to get out and life’s too short. People go, ‘let’s just do it’.'
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.
A medical mystery, gang antics and a King's honour: What made news in June
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work
“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."
'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
A fern farewelled, Kiwis in Aussie, an extraordinary decision: What made news in May
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.
Pair who floated off on 'small inflatable mattress' among four rescued by Coastguard
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes searched the shoreline and lake for almost an hour.
A beloved teacher, Chat GPT, and a disabled man's plight: What made news in April
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.
'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shops
Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.
Rain records, striking teachers, a home at last: What made news in March
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
GPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortages
One Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.
Best of Premium 2023: 'It isn't easy, but it is possible': 27yo builds her first home
Five years, two jobs and working 70 hours a week later, Steph George is a homeowner.
Gabrielle's fury and stretched GPs: What made news in February
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.
'Times are hard': Multiple families living together and taking on extra jobs
“When the purse strings are so tight you are having to cut back on food..."