Rotorua Daily PostQ&A: Rotorua ward candidates name their key issues, 10-year visionQuick takes from Rotorua Lakes Council candidates on their priorities if elected.05 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Rabbit plague': Brazen bunnies overrun property, causing pest control confusionWho is ultimately responsible for pest control in the region?31 Aug 06:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayoral candidates go head-to-head: How the audience ranked themThe three candidates who took part in the forum are all on the current council.29 Aug 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Hard week’: Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractionAn alternate walkway will open tomorrow to welcome visitors back.29 Aug 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostLakeland Queen's booze application uncovers consent glitchThe council is contacting affected businesses to address consenting issues.27 Aug 12:20 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua disputes its spot on CEO rich listRotorua mayor dismisses figure as 'absurd'. 25 Aug 10:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the communityThe Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.19 Aug 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash weighs on election candidate'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'17 Aug 09:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRoad cone standoff: Council workers shun traffic dutyRotorua council outsources traffic duties after union halts work over safety concerns.15 Aug 06:19 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Challenging conversation' ahead as museum faces funding gapRotorua Museum faces an $8.3m shortfall, with staged reopening an option to cut costs.14 Aug 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEx-council employee wins $7500 after unjust dismissal rulingRichard Lyons was absent for more than 50% of his scheduled workdays during five months.08 Aug 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFormer mayor admits mistake as council accelerates action on $11m wallCouncil vows urgency on finding options for corroded lake wall, but locals unconvinced.07 Aug 06:04 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Disheartening': Why a bid to house homeless people in pods fell overA local business made the $2500 pods. A charity bought some. Then plans began unravelling.05 Aug 07:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua begins major upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructureRanolf St water main upgrade will finish by mid-2026 in four stages.03 Aug 02:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Vehicles trapped in BoP floodwatersSignificant disruption is expected in Eastern Bay of Plenty as people try to head home.30 Jul 04:14 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThunderstorm watch issued, residents urged to leave some flood-prone areasUp to 180mm of rain is expected and an orange rain warning is in place until tomorrow.29 Jul 02:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCrackdown in CBD after police arrests for disorder and sex actsNew Community Beat Team has hit the ground running.27 Jul 07:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSend in the drones: Call for aerial crackdown on dirt bikersSpate of vandalism by dirt bikes inspires innovative solution - but is it feasible?25 Jul 11:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors'Now we are just getting the good word back out to New Zealand that it’s a safe town.'24 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Torches' and 'pitchforks': Turbulence in council water debateOne councillor labels the process 'overly complex and complicated'.23 Jul 07:46 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Can't believe it': $10m reserve project paused, councillors unaware of itCouncillors halted the Waikawau Reserve upgrade due to budget pressures.18 Jul 06:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homelessThe council says that like all accommodation, the Village of Hope needs consent.15 Jul 09:44 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge relief': Owner successfully appeals Dolly's 'dangerous dog' classification'There’s still restrictions but ... we can work with them.'15 Jul 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMove or rehome? Owner's choice if dog's 'dangerous' label sticksThree complaints were made against Dolly for attacking and rushing at other dogs.13 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
Rotorua Daily PostBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comebackDamon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.03 Jul 08:58 PM
