Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market
The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.
Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.
Signatures sought for new State HIghway 2 bridge
The petition highlights congestion and the seismic risks of the current bridge.
Reporoa mum baking to thank the hospital that saved her son’s life
Her local playcentre has jumped in to help her bake goodies to sell for Starship.
Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident
Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.
Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
New Zealand news
Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.
'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boys
Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.
Coconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecution
Judge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.
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Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Herald NOW: Vandals on Rotorua rugby pitch cause heartbreak
Vandals who have spent their time ripping up the Rotorua rugby club have stopped hundreds from playing their scheduled games. Video / Herald NOW
Waikite rugby grounds damaged
Waikite Rugby and Sports Club’s fields were damaged recently.
Police seek witnesses to Rotorua hit-and-run
A critically injured pedestrian was taken to hospital.
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
Adams signs $65m NBA deal
Steven Adams is staying with the Houston Rockets on a three-year deal.
Tourism boycott over council cutting Tourism BOP funding
More than 44 operators affected, including Tio Ohiwa and Kohutapu Lodge.
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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Letters to the editor: Homeless plight makes me ashamed to be human
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
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Top honours for star salespeople
A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
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Top honours for star salespeople
A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Opinion
High schools' Freaky Friday delights Rotorua audiences
The show opened on Friday to a sold-out crowd in Rotorua.
Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
Sport news
Adams signs $65m NBA deal
Steven Adams is staying with the Houston Rockets on a three-year deal.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.
Te Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield
Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.
Rotorua Daily Post Premium sport
Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.
Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?
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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.
Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie
Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.
Car news and advice
Are new car smells toxic? What you should know before buying
Behind that plasticky, leather-adjacent aroma lies a complex cocktail.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: paper trail
It's time for our annual long-term car team task.
Fieldays 2025: 10 things for car people to check out
It's an electric ute showdown (among other things) at Fieldays this year.
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Rural news
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
Why every garden needs a persimmon tree
Opinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.
Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.
'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930s
Roads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
Forestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus Musson
Opinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.