Rotorua Daily Post'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinctA proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.14 Nov 05:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMore people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leaderRotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.11 Nov 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.10 Nov 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
Rotorua Daily Post23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Enormous concern': Beggar punches McDonald’s manager at drive-throughBusy restaurant sees spike in beggars fighting over "lucrative" spot.27 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year waitIt went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.20 Oct 03:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil considers time limits at three popular parking spotsCouncil seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.17 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Burst pipe shoots water high into the airWater was shut down to up to 1800 homes while the pipe was repaired.28 Sep 07:20 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBore issue forces closure of Rotorua Aquatic CentreThe centre is closed today.19 Sep 10:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFirst she mowed city's overgrown grass. Now she's tackling litter, a trolley at a timeShe says the litter problem is 'massive' and believes it has gotten worse recently.18 Sep 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRotorua council's chief executive steps downGeoff Williams has led the council for 10 years.12 Sep 06:40 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Gross violation': Pensioner's two-year wait for window repair, council under fireMeanwhile, three businesses say they can replace the windows within a month.07 Sep 10:32 PM
Rotorua Daily PostByelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposedTwo nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.28 Aug 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCity wellbeing: Has Rotorua improved in the past year? The answer depends on who you askThe council report released this time last year said the city was in a poor position.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell boozeThe business suffered a 'shock-horror moment' after losing its liquor licence.17 Aug 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to lifeFresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.12 Aug 02:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncillors question safety and legality of fluoridation directive"We all should have a right to refuse medication."10 Aug 04:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documentsAlphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.27 Jul 02:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPublic have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.26 Jul 11:26 PM
Rotorua Daily PostByelections required after Rotorua community board resignationsPolling day is scheduled for October 19.26 Jul 10:41 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."12 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHome graffitied, windows smashed: Elderly residents want walkway closed'Malicious': Resident suffers smashed window, thefts and graffiti on home.06 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSecurity systems being reviewed after vandalism in forestA meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.04 Jul 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOld pump station removed from culturally important springsChanges allow "the sun to shine down on Te Waro Uri for the first time in decades".26 Jun 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostHipkins says 'housing boom' is evident in RotoruaThe Prime Minister says the Government is building more state houses.19 Jun 07:09 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHomeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball batsThere are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.07 Jun 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedySome accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.01 Jun 06:03 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Where does it stop?': Councillors debate request to consult on previous council decisionA notice of motion was filed ahead of this week's council meeting.22 May 12:00 AM
