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Desrae Murphy has been a volunteer for Rotorua Hospice for 22 years. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Hospice celebrates its long-serving volunteers

18 May, 2019 3:00pm
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A Rotorua organisation has celebrated its long-serving volunteer champions.

Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Kylie Overbye at the food bank. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Charities prepare for winter

18 May, 2019 9:00am
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Charities and health providers prepare resources for winter months.

African Drumming Rotorua performing. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community to come together in love and peace at concert

17 May, 2019 10:25am
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An event of music and healing activities will be on for the community to enjoy together.

Organiser Faustinah Ndlovu and Indian dancer Merin Thomas at Linton Park. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to celebrate Africa Day in style

17 May, 2019 3:49am
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The Rotorua community can come together and celebrate Africa Day this weekend.

The Rotorua Museum Collections Team, (from left) Natascha Hartzuiker, Manaaki Pene and Rosemary Deane. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Q&A with Rotorua Museum giving insight to team's work

17 May, 2019 3:30am
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Those who are curious about how the Rotorua Museum works can find out more.

Rotorua Yarnbombers chat to someone at their stall. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Arts and Community expo brings exposure for groups

17 May, 2019 3:27am
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People were able to learn more about groups on offer at the Arts and Community Expo.

Rotorua's Adrienne Whitewood with her 9-week-old daughter Harete Mical Mitai-Ngatai. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New Rotorua mother excited to celebrate Mothers' Day

12 May, 2019 9:00am
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Mothers will be celebrated all over town on Sunday for Mothers' Day.

New Zealand First leader Rt Hon Winston Peters addresses those at the public meeting, with New Zealand First deputy leader Fletcher Tabuteau beside him. Photo / Shauni James

THE COUNTRY

Winston Peters speaks on many topics including 1080

11 May, 2019 6:36pm
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Many gathered for a public meeting with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today.

People check out the stalls at last year's Arts and Community expo. Photo/Lisa Casey

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community, creativity and connections at expo

10 May, 2019 11:00am
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The Arts Village's Arts and Community Expo is about community, creativity and connections.

Sarah Lane and Andy Taylor. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Those passionate about creativity can mingle at ArtsMad

10 May, 2019 10:00am
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People can be inspired and mingle with others who have creative interests at ArtsMad.

This year's Rotorua Careers Expo was bustling with people and students. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for everyone attending Rotorua Careers Expo

10 May, 2019 4:25am
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There was something for everyone to learn about at the Rotorua Careers Expo.

Lake Okareka Rural Fire fireman and their families enjoy the appreciation dinner at Moose Lodge. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Tasty thank you appreciated by volunteer firefighters

10 May, 2019 2:00am
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Volunteer fire fighters are grateful and amazed by 'appreciation dinner' held by students.

Rotorua's Wendy Drummond in her Sparkles Dog Grooming salon. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Cold weather no excuse not to groom your pets, experts say

10 May, 2019 1:30am
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Experts explain what can happen to your dog if you don't groom it during winter.

Lakes Performing Arts Company's senior dance crew Victress. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dance crew selected for national competition

10 May, 2019 1:00am
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A dance crew from Lakes Performing Arts Company is excited to be selected for nationals.

Archie Brake, 3, and Harrison Roberts-Brake, 12, together have a fun commonality with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby boy. Photo / Supplied

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The Rotorua siblings with a link to bonny baby Sussex

9 May, 2019 12:14pm
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One Rotorua family will always share a link with the newest royal member.

Last year's Rotorua Careers Expo is bustling. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Careers Expo to offer inspiration and options for many

6 May, 2019 10:00am
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People can explore different opportunities and pathways at the Rotorua Careers Expo.

Deb Bell is going to be walking her 12th Rotorua Marathon while raising money for Rotorua Community Hospice. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Rotorua Marathon - keep fit and help others

3 May, 2019 3:35pm
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Thousands are expected to take part in the Rotorua Marathon, with some raising funds.

Rotorua's Vanessa Fisher is taking part in the half marathon this weekend and raising funds for Diabetes New Zealand. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Rotorua Marathon an event with many goals and hopes

3 May, 2019 10:00am
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People are taking part in the Rotorua Marathon tomorrow with many goals in mind.

Exterior of St Mary of the Angels - photo probably taken in the late 1980s. Photo / Marist Archive

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Friends of Rotorua Museum show challenges through film

3 May, 2019 4:00am
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An idea of Rotorua Museum's strengthening challenges aims to be illustrated through film.

People can learn more about alpacas this weekend. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Enjoy a day out with fleecy friends in Rotorua

3 May, 2019 3:25am
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People can get up close and learn about alpacas as part of National Alpaca Day.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology's Level Five Culinary Arts class at Moose Lodge as they prepare for the dinner. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Culinary students cook up storm for firemen

3 May, 2019 2:00am
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Toi Ohomai students have cooked an appreciation dinner for local volunteer firemen.

Vishal Sharma with his new book showcasing Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Book on Rotorua a dream come true for author

2 May, 2019 11:28am
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Rotorua's Vishal Sharma is happy to be launching his new coffee table book about Rotorua.

Damaged gravestones at Kauae Cemetery. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gravestones damaged in 'disgusting' act

28 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Gravestones have been damaged at Kauae Cemetery this week.

Lakes Performing Arts dancers and the public get moving at the Zumba workshop at Te Manawa. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dance celebrated in Rotorua for New Zealand Dance Week

28 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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A Day of Dance was held in Rotorua to kick off New Zealand Dance Week.

Comedian Rhian Wood-Hill is supporting Lifeline Aotearoa by walking to each of his New Zealand shows on the '500 Mile Walking Tour of How I Met My Father'. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rhian Wood-Hill performing and fundraising in Rotorua

26 Apr, 2019 10:29am
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Comedian Rhian Wood-Hill is supporting Lifeline Aotearoa while doing a show in Rotorua.

Chris Webber is one of the local musicians performing as part of the New Zealand Music Month celebrations in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for everyone this New Zealand Music Month

26 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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The Rotorua community can celebrate and support local musicians throughout May.

The Anzac Day parade makes its way past through the Government Gardens on its way to the Sportsdrome. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua reflects and remembers on Anzac Day

25 Apr, 2019 5:06pm
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Rotorua's Anzac Day civic service was a time of reflection and remembrance.

Lily Joy Al Omari delivers Rotorua's Books of Condolence to Imam Ibrahim Abdul Halim of the El Noor Mosque in Deans Ave, Christchurch. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Books of Condolence personally delivered to Christchurch

25 Apr, 2019 5:00pm
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Rotorua's messages of condolence to the community of Christchurch have been delivered.

Rotorua Anzac Day parade and service. Guest speaker Major Pita Anaru. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Anzac Day civic service

25 Apr, 2019 11:54am
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Rotorua civic service ceremony.

Isabella Carrington, Mike Long and Elsie Spiers are in character and costume. Photo / Willi Werner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Plenty of laughs guaranteed in upcoming theatre show

25 Apr, 2019 3:30am
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There will be many funny moments for people to enjoy in Rotorua Little Theatre's new show.

Rotorua RSA vice-president Ron Hope at the Rotorua District Field of Remembrance. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua unites for Anzac Day services

23 Apr, 2019 12:02pm
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Locals and visitors are invited to come together in Rotorua for Anzac Day services.

AJ Ponder (left) and Eileen Mueller are award-winning authors who will be at GeyserCon. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Queen's Birthday Weekend bring sci-fi action to town

23 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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Fans and authors of fantasy and science fiction will be getting into action at GeyserCon.

Rotorua Girls' High School students Anipātene Williams, 16, (left) and Alicia Sigley, 14, with the Hall of Fame. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Precious memories shared at Rotorua school's 60th reunion

22 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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There was a lot of chatting and reminiscing at Rotorua Girls' High School's 60th reunion.

Last year's Rotorua Anzac Day dawn service and parade at Muruika war cemetery at Ohinemutu. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Services offering moments of reflection this Anzac Day

18 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Anzac Day marks New Zealand's first major engagement of World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey

Children gather with their space-themed outfits and creations at The Arts Village. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

April school holidays in full swing

18 Apr, 2019 4:57am
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Rotorua children and their families have been out and about these school holidays.

Rick Thame is holding a public meeting to ask for volunteers to clean graves of war veterans. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community can help restore service graves

15 Apr, 2019 1:54pm
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Members of the public can volunteer for a service graves cleaning project.

Blake Brown, 8, is looking forward to taking part in a netball programme these school holidays. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Abundance of boredom busters for school holidays

13 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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There is no shortage of things to do with the children these April school holidays.

The artists from Vanuatu and New Caledonia work hard on creating their mural. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Graffiti art mural raises awareness attention at conference

13 Apr, 2019 3:42am
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Cameras were snapping as people admired a mural raising awareness of health habits.

National's Rotorua MP Todd McClay has invited MPs from around the country to fish in Rotorua's lakes. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

MPs to enjoy day of fishing in Rotorua

12 Apr, 2019 4:00pm
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Members of parliament will enjoy trout fishing and friendly competition in Rotorua.

Those who helped to paint the exterior of Stepping Stones Learning Environment gather outside. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua daycare grateful for new look

12 Apr, 2019 3:00pm
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A Rotorua daycare has a brand new look thanks to a helping hand from community members.

Christian Wright explores the local streams around Rotorua as part of Sport BOP's school holiday scavenger hunt. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Many free events to engage children in school holidays

12 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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There are plenty of boredom busters for children to enjoy these school holidays.

Joycelia Hyde is competing in Miss Tattoo NZ this weekend. Photo / Stephen Parker

LIFESTYLE

Unlocking the 'healing powers' of tattoos

12 Apr, 2019 11:04am
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Rotorua's Joycelia Hyde is excited to be taking part in Miss Tattoo NZ this weekend.

Last year's finalists (from left) Tom Parry, Leo Schweizer, Olivia Schweizer, and Skye du Plessis at Giovanni's Restaurant with organiser Deep Kumar. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Aspiring young Rotorua chefs can test their skills

12 Apr, 2019 4:15am
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Aspiring young chefs can put their skills to the test at Junior Chefs of Aotearoa.

Age Concern Rotorua is holding a Positive Ageing Expo

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Positive Ageing Expo in Rotorua a 'one-stop shop'

12 Apr, 2019 3:31am
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A Positive Ageing Expo is being held on Sunday as a way to connect with many services.

Alex Lodge is an organiser of Rotorua Fringe Festival. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

First Rotorua Fringe Festival offers theatre and laughs

5 Apr, 2019 6:00pm
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People can support local artists at Rotorua's first Fringe Festival, starting tomorrow.

Danielle Porteous with her coach Malcolm Hore after reaching Taupō. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local woman bikes 85km for charity close to her heart

5 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Local Danielle Porteous cycled from Rotorua to Taupō to raise money for Mothers Helpers.

Actress Katherine McGill with her one woman show Weave. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Exciting week ahead with inaugural Rotorua Fringe Festival

5 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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The inaugural Rotorua Fringe Festival begins tomorrow and will showcase a range of talent.

Lisa Ahn from John Paul College's work. Photo / NZQA Top Art 2019

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Abundance of creative inspiration for students with Top Art

5 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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Art students and the community can get inspiration from the Top Art exhibition.

One of the works by Anne Hunter which will be at the Art Expo. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Geyserland Art Group expo to have something for everyone

5 Apr, 2019 3:30am
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Plenty of pieces by talented artists is being showcased at an Art Expo starting tomorrow.

George McGregor, 6, stands proudly with the trap he learnt how to make. Photo / Ben Fraser

THE COUNTRY

Locals learn more about trapping at workshop

5 Apr, 2019 2:00am
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An Eastside Predator Free Trapping Workshop was held last Sunday.

The City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band in the competition's Grade 4B Street March. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's Highland Pipe Band delighted with national results

31 Mar, 2019 3:43pm
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City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band gave its all in a national contest, with great results.

Children rush forward eagerly to start digging. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Squeals of delight ring out at Beach Dig

31 Mar, 2019 2:13pm
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There was plenty of excitement at The Hits Beach Dig as children dug in sand for prizes.

Kids race to find their stick at last year's The Hits Beach Dig. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Families can dig for goodies

30 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Rotorua children can get digging for goodies at the annual The Hits Beach Dig.

A Pacific island cultural group performs at John Paul College's 30th anniversary celebrations. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to enjoy Pasifika vibes

29 Mar, 2019 3:30pm
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Rotorua's Pasifika Fun Day 2019 is being held at the Rotorua Lakefront.

Paul Hickey (left) and Bryce Morris from The Hits at Hannah's Bay with some of the Beach Dig goodies. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

The Hits Beach Dig getting children digging for fun prizes

29 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
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Rotorua children can have fun digging for prizes at The Hits Rotorua Beach Dig.

Children check out the range of lithograph sketches at the 2017 Muka Youth Prints exhibition. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Muka Youth Prints exhibition returns to Rotorua

29 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Children can develop their awareness of art at an exhibition this weekend.

Traditional Korean dance and K-pop songs will be part of the event. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to experience Korean culture performances

29 Mar, 2019 4:00am
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Rotorua residents can enjoy a Korean cultural performance event this weekend.

Te Pae Akurangi-Fitzell, Tatau Pounamu collective Pou Ao, at Hannahs Bay. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Trapping workshop available for community this weekend

28 Mar, 2019 6:04am
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A Trapping Workshop is being held this weekend for the community to get involved in.

Dylan Lennane, 9, gets to test out the seat of a modified Farmall M tractor. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Old and new celebrated at Tractor and Machinery Club event

1 Mar, 2019 3:30am
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There was plenty to see at Rotorua Tractor and Machinery Club's Annual Working Day.

Rotorua Multicultural Council president Dr Margriet Theron at the Te Rūnanga Tea House. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Free Children's Weekend events to help make memories

28 Feb, 2019 6:19am
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This year's Children's Weekend is sure to make precious memories for families.

Rotorua's MKR contestants Natasha Whitewood and Hera Waitai will be cooking for the Supper Club. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Chefs will be cooking up a storm for the 2019 Supper Club

26 Feb, 2019 11:56am
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Chefs will be cooking up a storm in a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Te Pikikōtuku o Ngati Rongomai perform at Te Matatini. Photo / Te Matatini Society Incorporated

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kapa haka groups do Te Arawa proud at Te Matatini

25 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Te Arawa groups did Rotorua and iwi proud at Te Matatini Ki Te Ao.