Relaunch of Don Stafford's book Te Arawa: A History of the Arawa People at the Rotorua Museum.
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Ollie Schimanski, 6, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo last year.
It is known as "childhood dementia" and the brain progressively gets damaged.
Sir Howard Morrison concert raises donations for the foodbank
The inaugural concert was part of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.
In the footsteps of their tupuna
A group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.
Ahurei way to reconnect and strengthen whakapapa
The Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.
Toothache so bad he considered pliers
Rotorua man Marc Osborne was staying in Papamoa for a weekend in August when he experienced a terrible toothache. It was so bad, he considered picking up the pliers. Instead, he picked up the phone.
Reggae Artist Luke Whaanga releases first studio album
Home isn’t four walls and a ceiling, it’s a feeling, and Home for me is on a stage.
Robotic knee surgery
Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital has brought in Rosa - a robotic assistant for knee replacement surgeries. Here's how it works.
Slight transgression leads to Hikaawarua’s death
There is one warrior of the past who was likened to the great Whakataupotiki of Hawaiki.
New venue for Waitangi Day celebrations
Rotorua’s annual Waitangi Day event is shifting its venue.
Keeping the legacy of past entertainers alive
The energy in this production is absolutely contagious, and everyone is absolutely hyped.
Springfield Golf Club spared
Councillor Robert Lee shares his views on Rotorua Lakes Council's Westbrook Sports and Recreation Precinct being largely shelved.
Why dad backs school phone bans
Tauranga father-of-three Dion Belcher talks about why he believes schools banning students from using cellphones during school hours is a positive thing.
Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2023
The annual appeal, in conjunction with The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM, supports the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank. Corps officer Hana Seddon talks about the power of giving.
Beautiful Awards 2023 Best Loo Winner
Beautiful Awards 2023 Best Loo Winner Okere Falls Scenic Reserve Wharepaku. Video/Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards
Rotorua house fire: Crews battle fire near Okere Falls
Fire crews at a house fire on Otaramarae Rd. Video / Andrew Warner
New owner, new brand for Pharmacy 44
Louise Fisher has bought Rotorua's Pharmacy 44 and opened the Hinemoa St branch on Tuesday with a new name: Hinemoa Pharmacy.
Resident wants SH5 'eyesore' gone
Rotorua resident Owen Campbell says something needs to be done about the old mall entrance structure that has been sitting alongside State Highway 5 for years.
Rotorua Business Awards supreme overall winner Mountain Jade
Mountain Jade won the supreme award in the Rotorua Business Awards.
The story of the wharepuni Tuhoromatakaka
Tuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.
Group share Māori culture in Jerusalem
Rosie Belvie has recently returned home after a performance in Jerusalem.
Rolled car on Paradise Valley Rd
Footage of a car on its roof following a crash on Paradise Valley Rd in Rotorua.
Alia and Shaun Branson
An iconic Rotorua building that has long been the Lava Bar in Rotorua is to be turned into a new family friendly low n slow barbecue restaurant run by winning TV show chefs Alia and Shaun from Rotorua.
Exams 2023.
Students are prepping for their exams which start next week; swatting, nerves and panic. How to prepare - music, snacks and the best study environment according to students.
Truck rolls on SH5 near Taupō
The rolled truck after being righted this morning on State Highway 5 near Taupō. Video / Michaela Pointon
Tracey Boyess Rotorua Public Trust
Tracey Boyess Rotorua Public Trust Principal Trustee. Blended families in Rotorua and starting the conversations about a will.
Owen Dawe 2
Tarawera residents Owen and Margaret Dawe are afraid they may have to sell their home as the Council sewerage reticulation is too expensive.
Tania Tapsell's Asia trip
Mayor Tania Tapsell will take a trip to Rotorua's sister cities Beppu in Japan and Wuzhong District of Suzhou City in China.
Hongi Hika’s clash with Te Arawa
In 1822, Hongi Hika raised a large war party intending to move through the North Island.