Rotorua Daily PostWoman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."24 Feb 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Difficult times': Rotorua council warned of $5.6m deficit, cuts to services may be proposed"Unfortunately, things like mowing just won’t be able to be done."23 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation billThe matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.22 Feb 12:42 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWithdraw or pursue? Fate of Māori wards bill on council table - $146k spent so farThis week, Rotorua's council will decide to either scrap or keep pursuing the paused bill.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostAs the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returningRotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.17 Feb 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFrom 'absolutely nauseating' to 'heaven': Skid pad neighbour opposes its resurrectionThe skid pad has been closed since 2018, but its owner is vying for its re-opening.13 Feb 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFive of 10 Rotorua councillors could be getting a near six-figure salaryFind out who is set to get the biggest slice.03 Feb 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAccessibility advocate fights for footpath to new subdivisionRoger Loveless says it's not safe for his grandchildren to walk to him in the same suburb.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We lost everything': Flood forces family from home, four days out from ChristmasIt is the second time this year flood damage has left the Brake family without a home.21 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncils get share of $350m transport packageForty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.04 Dec 04:19 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGrassroots: Meet Rotorua's mower menTeams in the districts regularly mow about land equal to 2200 rugby fields.27 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post‘Exciting’: $800,000 project to move whare waka to Rotorua’s lakefront approvedThe council issued a total value of $6,669,000 in commercial building consents in October.25 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostLetters: Good things are finally happening in the cityRotorua readers have their say.16 Nov 10:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostWanted: Māori Battalion B Company storiesRotorua Museum wants stories from soldiers' whānau.13 Nov 07:26 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Potaua Biasiny-Tule on Candidate CameraCommunity has bigger dreams than council, says Māori ward candidate Potaua Biasiny-Tule.14 Sep 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Lani Kereopa on Candidate CameraHousing intensification in Māori communities is a concern for candidate Lani Kereopa.14 Sep 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Fletcher Tabuteau on Candidate CameraFormer NZ First MP turns his attention to local body politics and the race for mayoralty07 Sep 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Gregg Brown on Candidate CameraPig & Whistle owner Gregg Brown on why he decided to run for council.31 Aug 06:36 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate CameraLocal lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.22 Aug 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostZizi Sparks: There are no winners in council's legal action against motelsRotorua's council has lodged court action in the Environment Court against nine motels.25 May 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapūCouncil unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Nov 04:53 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Covid card experiment underway in NgongotahāTe Arawa's Covid card has the potential to save lives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 04:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: After 20-year battle, finally lower speed limits for Mourea and OkereLower speeds mean fewer road deaths in rural Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 01:03 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Rotorua lakes welcomes new toilet blockBudget bogs a model for other public toilets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Mar 08:10 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Rotorua Council forgives unpaid parking ticketsCouncil confirmed the gesture for first-time offenders. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Feb 08:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Rotorua set for Waitangi Day festivalEvent to be a remembrance rather than a celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Feb 11:23 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Rotoiti's new water treatment plantScheme to filter sewerage wins bouquets for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Jan 07:51 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Oct 09:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMore ground has collapsed after mud pool formsThe mud pool formed on Tuesday.26 Jun 10:22 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOhau Delta carpark upgrades to start next weekThe works begin next Monday02 May 07:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChanges to parking infringement payment system in RotoruaVisit the Rotorua Lakes Council's website for more information.01 May 07:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLocal Focus: Rotorua students protest despite the rain"We're doing this for ourselves". Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Mar 01:51 AM
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