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Health warning issued for Okawa Bay

A health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti.

Rare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reaction

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.

'Upsetting': Girl's koro hits back over Farmers email

'The email, in my view, was very disappointing.'

No ban – but solution found for unsecured horses

Horses became a huge problem in Ōpōtiki following last year's Covid-19 lockdown.

Community generosity still going strong in last appeal days

The Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for 2021 is wrapping up this weekend.

Busy as a bee but grateful for opportunities: Miss Rotorua 2021 Kogi So

Rotorua Weekender catches up with Miss Rotorua 2021 around how her reign has been so far.

Jo Raphael: Buy now, pay later alcohol needs more oversight

OPINION: Alcohol on buy now, pay later services can be tempting, but not a good idea.

Plans for revamp of 'hidden gem' get thumbs up from locals

Redevelopment has been given the seal of approval by iwi and business community leaders.

Thefts from pre-school: 'I'm so angry, it makes me cry'

Three burglaries in under a month has left a Rotorua preschool reeling.

Second stage of Mountview Green plans revealed

The second stage of the $50m Mountview Green housing development is set to be revealed.

Public backlash: Govt minister claims she was 'racially profiled' at Farmers

Marama Davidson is calling for a 'racism shake-up' in the retail sector.

No days off for Christmas or New Years: Running NZ to fund raise

$10,000 raised for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgeries for people with Cerebral Palsy.

Think twice before buying kittens for Christmas

This December, Rotorua SPCA has twice the number of rescue felines than last December.

'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquor

Feedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.

Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened

Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.

Shauni James: Massive thank you to local community for appeal support

A big thank you to all who have contributed to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.