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Firefighters extinguishing 'flare-ups' on Matakana Island

Firefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.

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'.

Former PM speaks out after vandals target nesting colony of endangered birds

'There was no sign of the newly hatched chick ‘George’ ...some of the birds were missing'.

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.

New toxic algae signs at 40 locations warn lake users

There are health warnings in place for Lake Ōkaro, Lake Maraetai and Lake Ohakuri.

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..."

Revealed: Most popular freshwater fishing lake in the country

More people getting out fishing in the South Island compared with the North Island.

'Burning underground': 200 hotspots detected by drones as firefighting continues on Matakana Island

The fire began on Saturday night and burned through about 37ha of scrub and pine slash.

Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life

'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'

It's okay to say 'no' this Christmas

OPINION: Putting on a happy face for family and friends can feel like a mammoth task.

'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal

"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."

Santa’s little helpers: Meet the Bay of Plenty workers rostered on for Christmas Day

For some people Christmas Day is still a working day, but one with a difference.

Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region

North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.

'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season

'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'

Sleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping woman

Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.

'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements

The band is set to part ways next year.

Wildlife sanctuary and golf course restored after massive cyclone damage

Ten months on from the cyclone, Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary is back to full strength.