Year in Review: May 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
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'A good few days': Modest Williamson plays down record-breaking knock
Williamson remained his stoic self when asked how he felt about his latest feat.
Premium stories of 2022: Brawl spills into liquor store - 'they ran my brother over'
Watch what happens when a street fight among homeless spills into a liquor store.
Serious crash at Lake Rotoiti on Thursday preventable, police say
Four were seriously injured and now police are appealing for witnesses.
Two swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys
"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of football, has died.
New Year’s Eve in Rotorua - what you need to know
Booze bans, what's on and what's not, plus what the weather is doing this New Year's Eve.
Doctor explains: Why you haven't caught Covid yet
If you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.
Rotorua Budget Advice client debt up $5.5m in five months
'Dignity is the first thing to go out the door during a crisis.'
What a legend! Steven Adams' humble NZ airport act stuns fan
'He is a perfect example of class having nothing to do with wealth and status.'
Two-vehicle crash on SH30 at Tikitere, multiple injuries
Emergency services are responding to a crash in the Tikitere area.
Locals spoken to after accidental fire burns 1ha of land
An "accident from an incinerator" is considered as a possible cause for the fire.
Rotorua mother awarded $2660 after living in mouldy home
The Tenancy Tribunal found her landlord intentionally breached obligations.
Year in Review: April 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: 'Ripped off': Elderly struggling to cover basics as living costs soar
Some are missing meals, appointments or becoming homeless as inflation and high rent bite.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
'Massive event': L.A.B take out top 5 singles ahead of hometown show
Kiwi favourites L.A.B begin their summer tour in Tauranga on December 30.
No more emergency housing: New owner spends $500k-plus renovating motel
Units refurbished to cater for visitors to Rotorua.
120 drivers caught drink-driving every month: Police crack down for summer
Hundreds of drivers were caught driving impaired in Rotorua this year.
Fire crews, helicopter still at scene of Ngāpuna blaze
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1.30pm on Wednesday.
Covid 19: Child under 10 among today's reported Covid deaths, 32,010 new cases last week
The update comes after Kiwis scattered the country to celebrate Christmas.
Premium stories of 2022: 27-year-old secures first home despite downturn
Abeera Dhaliwal explains how she saved $35,000 over 10 years towards her new home.
Year in Review: March 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Look out for our police officers, they are family, friends and neighbours
Opinion: The public has a responsibility to make sure our behaviour doesn't endanger cops.
'Hyped': Shapeshifter and Fat Freddy's Drop to headline Summer Haze
The Bay of Plenty is becoming a major drawcard for national and international bands.
Stay safe and be responsible this summer, warn police
Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.
Poppy, Buddy and Bear, oh my: Most popular dog names revealed
Some, like Bongo McChuckles and Gentleman Jack, were one-of-a-kind.
'No one is coming to save you': Dire warning from water safety boss ahead of summer season
Water safety boss urges people to be safe this summer
Why I don’t buy the PM’s summer Covid message
Why did we spend last summer in the trenches, and this summer in the sunshine?
Pothole nation: ‘This is the worst the roads have ever been’
Road crews gear up for major repair job as motorists fume over state of the network.
Third death in three days: Police charge Te Puke woman with murder
She will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.