Rotorua Daily Post$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projectsCommunity encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.06 Sep 02:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostDogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."04 Sep 02:28 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shapeCivil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.03 Sep 01:14 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPipeline work halted after sacred site protestThe council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.31 Aug 02:19 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencingA protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.19 Aug 08:42 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCommunity housing provider sought to take on pensioner flatsIt hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.14 Aug 08:33 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first timeSpeakers will have to stick to rules, however.26 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostA 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motelsConsent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.25 Jul 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was fundedThe storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.16 Jul 05:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikesNZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.11 Jul 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayedIf approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.03 Jul 07:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debateRobert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.28 Jun 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone showRotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.27 Jun 08:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThree, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure poolThe mayor described it as years in the making.24 Jun 04:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delaysThe indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.20 Jun 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to startA project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.19 Jun 05:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'We'll f***ing kill you': Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lakeThe response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'17 Jun 10:09 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in streetOwner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.13 Jun 08:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTop teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skateparkHe dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.13 Jun 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSewerage scheme decision drives up rates riseSkatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.10 Jun 05:01 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-lightBut some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.09 Jun 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'26 May 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 monthsCouncil says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'19 May 08:49 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpersFrequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.17 May 11:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”16 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEngineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 propertiesIt's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.10 May 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Sneak peek into revamped aquatic centre, reopening delayedThe indoor facility was due to reopen early this month after closing in November 2022.07 May 01:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua MuseumConstruction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.30 Apr 03:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhere central Rotorua's water comes fromRotorua Lakes Council water operations engineer Owen Jansen explains the significance of the facility. Video / Laura SmithWatch26 Apr 05:00 PM