Rotorua's Natasha Whitewood put on a cooking demonstration during the festival at the Rotorua racecourse.
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Roimata Mihinui signs off journalism career
Opinion: Sunday marked my 72nd birthday and the time is right to sign off.

Iroman and IronMāori: Rotorua man continues to enter gruelling event
“Step outside of your comfort zone and give things a go."

Sick woman's battle to withdraw KiwiSaver
Kirsten Bangs of Rotorua has an incurable disease and wanted to withdraw her $25,000 KiwiSaver early to help fund treatment.

Broken glass scattered over Rotorua field
Kelly Albrecht believes tiny pieces of glass were deliberately sprinkled over a Rotorua athletics field the night before the annual school event with the intent to hurt children.

Fill the Bus 2023
Fill the Bus 2023 highlighted the generosity of Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner

Paul Hickey gives halfway update on Fill the Bus
Paul Hickey from The Hits gives a halfway update on Fill the Bus.

Fill the Bus 2023
It's the biggest day of our Christmas Appeal - The Hits Fill the Bus day in Rotorua!

Rotorua hīkoi protests “anti-Māori” policies
Protestors marched through central Rotorua streets on Tuesday morning.

Ollie Schimanski, 6, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo last year.
It is known as "childhood dementia" and the brain progressively gets damaged.

Sir Howard Morrison concert raises donations for the foodbank
The inaugural concert was part of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.

In the footsteps of their tupuna
A group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.

Ahurei way to reconnect and strengthen whakapapa
The Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.

Toothache so bad he considered pliers
Rotorua man Marc Osborne was staying in Papamoa for a weekend in August when he experienced a terrible toothache. It was so bad, he considered picking up the pliers. Instead, he picked up the phone.

The death of Hikaawarua is avenged
With the death of Hikaawarua news returned to the people of Ngāti Tamakari.

Growing te reo Māori from within
This is about creating a meaningful relationship between you and Te Reo Māori.

Reggae Artist Luke Whaanga releases first studio album
Home isn’t four walls and a ceiling, it’s a feeling, and Home for me is on a stage.

Robotic knee surgery
Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital has brought in Rosa - a robotic assistant for knee replacement surgeries. Here's how it works.

Slight transgression leads to Hikaawarua’s death
There is one warrior of the past who was likened to the great Whakataupotiki of Hawaiki.

New venue for Waitangi Day celebrations
Rotorua’s annual Waitangi Day event is shifting its venue.

Keeping the legacy of past entertainers alive
The energy in this production is absolutely contagious, and everyone is absolutely hyped.

Springfield Golf Club spared
Councillor Robert Lee shares his views on Rotorua Lakes Council's Westbrook Sports and Recreation Precinct being largely shelved.

Why dad backs school phone bans
Tauranga father-of-three Dion Belcher talks about why he believes schools banning students from using cellphones during school hours is a positive thing.

Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2023
The annual appeal, in conjunction with The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM, supports the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank. Corps officer Hana Seddon talks about the power of giving.

Beautiful Awards 2023 Best Loo Winner
Beautiful Awards 2023 Best Loo Winner Okere Falls Scenic Reserve Wharepaku. Video/Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards

Rotorua house fire: Crews battle fire near Okere Falls
Fire crews at a house fire on Otaramarae Rd. Video / Andrew Warner

New owner, new brand for Pharmacy 44
Louise Fisher has bought Rotorua's Pharmacy 44 and opened the Hinemoa St branch on Tuesday with a new name: Hinemoa Pharmacy.