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Bruce Rangitutia from Tokoroa died in December 2015.

NEW ZEALAND

Couple starved disabled man for nearly two years before he died

19 Apr, 2019 8:09pm
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A Tokoroa couple have admitted starving a man with cerebral palsy who later died.

NEW ZEALAND

Salesman convicted for secretly filming naked woman in motel spa

16 Apr, 2019 4:14pm
4 minutes to read

A man who secretly filmed a naked woman in a Rotorua motel spa has lost his appeal.

A builder at the site of the former Zen Centre on Arawa St, soon to be a new five-star Pullman Hotel. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua and Bay of Plenty locals targeted for jobs at new five-star hotel

16 Apr, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

A five-star hotel in central Rotorua will be open by the end of the year.

Samuel Edwards, 16, and Nathan Badcock, 16, with Inta-Wood Forestry operations manager Raumati Morgan at Upgrade with a Trade. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Students impress employers at jobs event

12 Apr, 2019 10:00am
3 minutes to read

Think speed dating - but instead of finding love, you are finding a job.

Rotorua Airport chief executive Mark Gibb is leading the Rotorua Airport facelift. Photo / Stephen Parker

BUSINESS

Big changes coming for Rotorua Airport

10 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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A new-look airport is part of millions of dollars worth of building work in Rotorua.

Neihana Renata before his tragic accident. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

The Big Read: Toddler left brain damaged after choking on apple at daycare

6 Apr, 2019 6:00am
8 minutes to read

Neihana Renata's family say their son's tragic choking incident has to spark change.

Four-year-old twins Aotea (left) and Neihana Renata. Photo / Stephen Parker

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Opinion: Ministry of Education urged to do the right thing

6 Apr, 2019 4:00am
3 minutes to read

There has to be change, for the sake of Neihana Renata and his family writes Kelly Makiha.

The bodies of those killed in the Taupō crash on Monday are brought on to Te Pākira Marae. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Sisters, father and cousin of horror crash brought on to marae

7 Apr, 2019 9:41am
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Te Pākira Marae to receive three sisters, their father and cousin who all died on Monday.

(L-R) Michelle Morgan-Rangikataua, Kahukura Morgan-Rangikataua and Aroha Morgan-Rangikataua were all killed in yesterday's crash. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Three sisters, father, cousin killed in crash

7 Apr, 2019 9:41am
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Sisters, father and cousin to be brought to marae.

Five people were killed in the crash south of Kinleith. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Three students killed in horror crash that claimed five lives

7 Apr, 2019 9:42am
3 minutes to read

Rotorua school community is in mourning.

Te Pumanawa o Toku Ate Rogers is to perform with the Auckland Philharmonica Orchestra this weekend. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Whiz kid fits in orchestral concert

30 Mar, 2019 10:00am
3 minutes to read

Te Pumanawa o Toku Ate Rogers is one special and talented girl.

Louise Jull drowned while kayaking on the Kaituna River in March 2015. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kaituna River: 'Louise wouldn't want it closed'

29 Mar, 2019 6:17am
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The father of a kayaker killed on the Kaituna River is fighting to keep the river open.

Denis and Necia Marriner (centre) are rapt to have a new car thanks to Supper Club and Nicholson United Autos. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Supper Club car winners 'thrilled to bits'

28 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Denis and Necia Marriner have won a car thanks to Supper Club and Nicholson United Autos.

St John Ambulance's current site on Pererika St. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Ambulance staff claim lives could be at risk with St John's plans for two Rotorua stations

28 Mar, 2019 7:01am
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Ambulance staff are concerned about plans for two new St John stations in Rotorua.

Zach Mutton is one of many kayakers upset the harbourmaster intends to close a part of the Kaituna River. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

River lovers say Kaituna River should stay open

27 Mar, 2019 10:41am
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The regional harbourmaster plans to close part of the Kaituna River for safety reasons.

Victim was left with a punctured lung, a broken collar bone, eight broken ribs and a broken pelvis. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Jailed woman appeals sentence for running over ex's girlfriend

26 Mar, 2019 6:01pm
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Tokoroa woman is appealing her prison sentence for running over her ex's new partner.

Second placed Tomas Lemoine waves to the crowd. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Over 14,000 people attend Crankworx

26 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Organisers have described the year at the best yet, but some businesses disagree.

Whitinga Harris, who is battling stage four colon cancer, at home with his sons Waaka, 9, and Heremia Grace-Harris, 12. Photo / Peter de Graaf

NEW ZEALAND

Fundraising plea for Whitinga Harris to fight aggressive cancer

26 Mar, 2019 6:00am
6 minutes to read

Former Rotorua man Whitinga Harris needs your help to stay alive for the sake of his sons.

Jack Hourigan was a champion of children who made sure they reached their potential. Photo / Supplied 250319xx1

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Obituary: Jack Hourigan was a champion of children

25 Mar, 2019 1:33pm
3 minutes to read

Much loved principal and education stalwart Jack Hourigan has died at the age of 75.

The Arawa St/Rangiuru St intersection where the fatal crash happened. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Driver admits causing the death of Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan in crash

20 Mar, 2019 3:44pm
3 minutes to read

Blaithin Page will be sentenced in May after a crash causing the death of a woman.

A police officer stands guard in front of the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch where one of the two mass shootings occurred. Photo / Vincent Yu

NEW ZEALAND

Firearm seller says he's not comfortable with some of his customers

19 Mar, 2019 9:22am
4 minutes to read

'Some of them we suspect are on drugs and all sorts of things'

NEW ZEALAND

'Be more tolerant' urges Te Arawa kaumatua

18 Mar, 2019 8:21am
6 minutes to read

Rotorua is standing strong in its grief and support for its Muslim community.

Tame Iti speaks about the Christchurch murders.

NEW ZEALAND

Tame Iti: 'Everyone needs to work on their attitude'

17 Mar, 2019 6:59pm
2 minutes to read

Tame Iti speaks about the Christchurch murders.

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby in the Rotorua District Court on Wednesday. Photo / Kelly Makiha

NEW ZEALAND

'I felt a thump in my head, next thing I remember I was on the ground'

14 Mar, 2019 8:19am
4 minutes to read

A teacher details the afternoon he was punched in the face during a school assault.

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby, 18, from Rotorua, pleaded guilty in the Rotorua District Court this morning. Photo / Kelly Makiha

NEW ZEALAND

Man admits punching Rotorua teacher at school pick-up

13 Mar, 2019 11:52am
3 minutes to read

A man has appeared in court charged with assaulting a Rotorua teacher.

Locals say judge the art, not the artist when it comes to whether they feel differently about Michael Jackson's music. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Jackson: 'Judge the art, not the artist'

13 Mar, 2019 6:04am
3 minutes to read

Have locals changed their views on Michael Jackson following this week's documentary?

Janet and Warren Monk with Deborah Kay from helloworld Travel Rotorua. Photo / Supplied by Gotya Photography

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Supper Club cruise auction winners look forward to long-awaited holiday

11 Mar, 2019 2:49pm
3 minutes to read

Janet and Warren Monk are off on a cruise thanks to helloworld Travel Rotorua.

Rear Admiral Commander Republic of Fiji Military Forces Viliame Naupoto salutes the burial site of Brigadier Genreal Ian Thorpe. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Brigadier General Ian Thorpe laid to rest in full military funeral

7 Mar, 2019 6:32am
4 minutes to read

Final respects have been paid to decorated former soldier Brigadier Ian Thorpe.

Ronald McDonald, Paul Hickey from The Hits, and Rob and Linley Parry at Supper Club Rotorua at the Novotel tonight. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Supper Club Rotorua raises $135,000

6 Mar, 2019 7:34pm
4 minutes to read

The annual Supper Club fundraising evening is under way.

NEW ZEALAND

Police arrest wanted man Caine Woodmass in Rotorua

6 Mar, 2019 12:23pm
Quick Read

Wanted man Caine Woodmass has been arrested.

NEW ZEALAND

Man high on P admits robbery of woman's bag in pokie bar

6 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
3 minutes to read

Keepa Karaitiana has been given a three strikes warning after admitting a robbery charge.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Lifestyle

Turanga Merito to lead the choreography for Lakeside 2019

6 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Lakeside will have extra sparkle this year with full choreography led by Turanga Merito.

Children get in the spirit of the Rats Kids Duathlon. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hundreds of children take part in duathlon

5 Mar, 2019 3:16pm
Quick Read

Hundreds of primary school children took part in the Rats Kids Duathlon today.

NEW ZEALAND

Woman charged over elderly woman's fatal scooter crash

5 Mar, 2019 10:25am
Quick Read

A woman faces a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of an elderly scooter rider.

Police in attendance after an aggravated robbery at the Lynmore Junction BP service station on December 10 last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Second arrest in BP Lynmore aggravated robbery

4 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
Quick Read

Two men have now been arrested for December's armed robbery of the BP at Lynmore Junction.

Fireworks at last year's Lakeside 2018 Whenua #it'sabouthome concert. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Wet weather on its way but Lakeside concert might escape rain

4 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
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It's unlikely Lakeside will be wet this year but there could be showers.

Rotorua Intermediate School on Malfroy Rd. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man arrested for allegedly punching a Rotorua teacher

4 Mar, 2019 1:41pm
Quick Read

Police have made an arrest after a Rotorua teacher was assaulted last week.

The scene of a crash where a motorcyclist died near Murupara. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Motorcycle still missing in Murupara crash investigation

4 Mar, 2019 12:40pm
Quick Read

Do you know anything more about a fatal crash in Murupara involving a motorbike?

Brigadier Ian Thorpe, CBE, has died. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Decorated veteran Brigadier Ian Thorpe dies

3 Mar, 2019 4:55pm
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Brigadier Ian Thorpe, CBE, has died.

Josh Te Kowhai completed the New Zealand Ironman in Taupō. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Haka at Ironman finish line 'icing on the cake' for Te Kowhai

3 Mar, 2019 4:31pm
3 minutes to read

"Sheriff of Koutu" beats odds after car crash to complete Ironman.

(From left) Haki Hiha, David Eparaima and Soul Raroa. Photos / Supplied

Whānau mourn Rotorua workers killed in four-truck crash in Pikowai, near Matatā

3 Mar, 2019 3:32pm
6 minutes to read

Stevie-Lee Raroa headed back in the afternoon to pick her dad up again. He never arrived.

NEW ZEALAND

Armed offenders squad help in search for wanted man

3 Mar, 2019 12:48pm
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Armed police have helped in a search for a wanted man.

Dragon featuring Bruce Reid, Todd Hunter, Pete Drummond and Mark Williams. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mark Williams epitomises Lakeside's past, present and future concert

2 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Mark Williams will be one of the main attractions at this year's Lakeside.

Martin Bosley will cook for guests at Rotorua's Supper Club next week Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Tickets for Supper Club's $36k car raffle still up for grabs

28 Feb, 2019 6:19am
4 minutes to read

Locals are gearing up for delicious food and top auction items at Supper Club next week.

NEW ZEALAND

Whānau mourn trio killed near Matatā

28 Feb, 2019 6:00am
5 minutes to read

Haki Hiha and David Eparaima died alongside their colleague Soul Raroa yesterday.

Dr Barry Smith was a man of the guitar and the community. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Talented musician and academic Dr Barry Smith dies

27 Feb, 2019 6:16pm
3 minutes to read

Dr Barry Smith was a consummate lover of life, gifted musician and academic.

More police are now working in Rotorua. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua police numbers rise by 17 to 142

27 Feb, 2019 7:00am
4 minutes to read

There are now 17 more police working in Rotorua, thanks to a drive to get more constables.

Kylie Cardon (left) and Bronwyn Allen, who have been assigned to different policing departments, say they have got each other's backs. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Double preventing trouble on Rotorua police team

27 Feb, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

New constables Kylie Cardon and Bronwyn Allen take on police challenge.

Bryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.

NEW ZEALAND

Girl's rapist freed: He served less than half of jail term

26 Feb, 2019 5:01am
4 minutes to read

Bryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.

Tyre marks can be seen on Massey Rd where a woman crashed and died on Sunday night. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'She's dead... She's gone': Witness tells of emotional crash site scene

19 Feb, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

The death of a Reporoa woman in a crash last night has rocked the small community.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Nearly $45k Lotto prize for Rotorua Airport visitor

18 Feb, 2019 12:42pm
Quick Read

A visitor to the Rotorua Airport has won Lotto second division.

Supper Club organising committee member Barbara Cook and helloworld Travel Rotorua owner Deborah Kaye look forward to auction night. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Supper Club a sell out but you can still donate for a worthy cause

18 Feb, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

It's already sold out but you can still support the annual Supper Club.

The Koi Boys are picked to be a hit at Lakeside this year. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

The Koi Boys coming home to Rotorua for Lakeside 2019

16 Feb, 2019 9:30am
3 minutes to read

The Koi Boys will be a big hit at this year's Lakeside Concert.

Krissie Knap sings at the Rotorua Summer Seafood Festival two weeks ago. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

The 'weight' is over: Lakeside debut for leaner, meaner Krissie Knap

16 Feb, 2019 9:00am
7 minutes to read

Rotorua's Krissie Knap gets her first shot on the big stage at Lakeside this year.

NEW ZEALAND

Properties evacuated in Kawerau following gas leak

12 Feb, 2019 2:38pm
Quick Read

Gas is leaking on a Kawerau street causing properties to be evacuated.

Faine Kahia is on trial in the Rotorua District Court.

NEW ZEALAND

Motorsport driver accused of sexual connection with minor

11 Feb, 2019 4:18pm
5 minutes to read

A young Taupō motorsport driver is accused of sexual connection with a 15-year-old girl.

Leon Wharekura and Rewa Ututaonga are the artistic directors for Lakeside Waiata Mai #pastpresentfuture. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Counting down to Lakeside 2019

9 Feb, 2019 3:50pm
5 minutes to read

It's nearly Lakeside time. Here's how the show is shaping up.

Inspector Brendon Keenan said police are prioritising trail bike riders who have been transporting drugs around the Fordlands block. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Trail bike riders causing havoc believed to be peddling drugs

9 Feb, 2019 6:00am
5 minutes to read

Locals are fed up with trail bike and dirt bike riders flouting the law around Rotorua.

Zen Pulemoana appears in the High Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua man to appeal James Fleet murder conviction

7 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Zen Pulemoana is to appeal his conviction of murdering James Fleet.

Powhiri at Te Whare Runanga to welcome MPs and Dignitaries to the Waitangi celebrations this year. Photo / NZ Herald

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: Challenge to have fun on Waitangi Day in Rotorua

6 Feb, 2019 11:23am
2 minutes to read

Why isn't Waitangi Day celebrated locally? Journalist Kelly Makiha lays down a challenge.

Zack Mutton at home with his relocated kayak. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Olympic hopeful's stolen kayak found in 'perfect condition'

31 Jan, 2019 4:26pm
4 minutes to read

The 18-year-old's custom-made $4500 kayak was stolen on January 11 at Ōkere Falls.

The scene of a fatal crash on Hamurana Rd, near the intersection with Gloucester Rd. Photo / Andrew Warner

THE COUNTRY

Rotorua man dies in motorcycle crash with tractor

31 Jan, 2019 8:28am
3 minutes to read

The death has prompted calls for a straight piece of road to be monitored.