Latest from Rotorua

Cost of living crisis, sports field U-turn, and work pauses on fluoridation: What made news in November

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Rise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock owners

A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

'Making other people happy': How a piano turned up on a lake shore

'You see them walk past, come back, and then get their phones out, their cameras out.'

Year in Review: October

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Best of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told

He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.

'The rock of our Te Arawa kapa haka': Mourners pay tribute to poi expert

Ngamoni Huata was a poi expert who will be missed for her knowledge and guidance.

'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023

Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.

Man charged after woman allegedly hit by car

A man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.

Year in Review: September

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.

Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead

Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.

A medical mystery, gang antics and a King's honour: What made news in June

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'

Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work

“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."

'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit

Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

A fern farewelled, Kiwis in Aussie, an extraordinary decision: What made news in May

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits

OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.

Pair who floated off on 'small inflatable mattress' among four rescued by Coastguard

Coastguard Rotorua Lakes searched the shoreline and lake for almost an hour.