Rotorua Daily PostRegional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage SchemeDebate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.27 May 06:40 PM
Rotorua Daily PostControversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next stepIt comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.26 May 02:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua locals have their say on city's futureCouncillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.19 May 07:35 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fieldsParents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.16 May 06:36 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFourth time's the charm: Pound puppy finds forever homeTui was chosen by Irene Walden and her whānau at an Adopt-a-Dog Day.16 May 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostTwo hotly debated issues focus of locals' feedback on council planNinety-nine people will address Rotorua's council this week. 14 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFirst stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme completeThe first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.09 May 05:17 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one dayThe council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.06 May 11:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow this city is bucking the national trend for new home buildsHalf of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals.04 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.02 May 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWhy this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day serviceBetween 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHow Rotorua will commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and civic servicesThe day begins with a Dawn Service at Ōhinemutu.21 Apr 11:22 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting treeHe says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.21 Apr 11:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expectedThe council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.16 Apr 11:02 PM
Rotorua Daily PostEx-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plansBay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.16 Apr 09:20 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil assessing Rotorua lake weed build-upRotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Means the world’: Football event raises $12,500 for SalliesThe charity event drew the largest crowd yet with an estimated 300 people attending.27 Mar 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.19 Mar 05:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua’s suggested ‘rates swap’ labelled ‘unfair’ by deputy mayorDeputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.16 Mar 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'16 Mar 08:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOperation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition workedPolice positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies. 12 Mar 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
Rotorua Daily PostUrgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline worksHe's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.28 Feb 02:13 AM
Rotorua Daily PostShould new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.27 Feb 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairmanThe Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.26 Feb 10:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostArrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksiteIt comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.24 Feb 10:01 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiativeFind out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.15 Feb 11:01 PM
