Latest from Rotorua

Jo Raphael: Wastewater result shows why level 2 rules are needed

OPINION: A positive Covid test in wastewater will have people on edge.

Hot pool season fading fast? New $28m luxury spa is one to dream about

11 commercial building consents valued at $35,212,200 were issued in August

Employee 'shocked and blindsided' by dismissal awarded $27k

The woman was dismissed just weeks after complaining of discrimination and bullying.

Manslaughter trial: Crown claims self-defence argument doesn't stack up

Lawyers have presented their closing arguments to the jury in a manslaughter trial.

'Gross interference': Council redirects Three Waters emails sent to councillors

One councillor says the emails were spam and has freed up her inbox for genuine inquiries

Emergency council meeting called - but most of it is confidential

The council has the right to discuss some items in confidential under law.

Letters: Enforcement of masks on buses needed in Rotorua

Rotorua Daily Post readers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Water reform presents opportunity for National

OPINION: Water reforms are a biggie and will only get bigger.

Market organisers consider options to keep public safe

Markets either don't have many visitors or can't open with tight restrictions.

'Devastated': Family mourn Kawerau mum, murder-accused's identity suppressed

A 20-year-old man accused of murdering a Kawerau woman has interim name suppression.

'Mistake made': Council apologises for shutting public out of meeting

The council confirmed the public was not barred from meetings in alert level 2.

Jo Raphael: Drawing back the curtain on our mental health

OPINION: Gone are the days when you were told to "buck up".

Rob Rattenbury: What is happening with National?

OPINION: Poll results for National Party a 'serious concern' as next election approaches.

Manslaughter trial: Son-in-law killed man by punching and flipping him on concrete

Radford Kaea is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua for manslaughter.

Treat mental health like WOF: 'Make sure you've always got your warrant'

One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.

Revealed: The most popular stolen vehicles and it's not what you'd expect

Find out which types of vehicles are being targeted most often by thieves.