New ZealandRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinctA proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.14 Nov 05:17 PM
New ZealandMore people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leaderRotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.11 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
New Zealand23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Enormous concern': Beggar punches McDonald’s manager at drive-throughBusy restaurant sees spike in beggars fighting over "lucrative" spot.27 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year waitIt went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.20 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandCouncil considers time limits at three popular parking spotsCouncil seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Burst pipe shoots water high into the airWater was shut down to up to 1800 homes while the pipe was repaired.28 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandBore issue forces closure of Rotorua Aquatic CentreThe centre is closed today.19 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandByelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposedTwo nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.28 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell boozeThe business suffered a 'shock-horror moment' after losing its liquor licence.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to lifeFresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.12 Aug 02:16 AM
OpinionMerepeka Raukawa-Tait launches her election campaign in Rotorua tonightOPINION: Why she's standing for Te Pāti Māori in Rotorua.09 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandFair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documentsAlphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.27 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandPublic have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.26 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandByelections required after Rotorua community board resignationsPolling day is scheduled for October 19.26 Jul 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity systems being reviewed after vandalism in forestA meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandOld pump station removed from culturally important springsChanges allow "the sun to shine down on Te Waro Uri for the first time in decades".26 Jun 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHipkins says 'housing boom' is evident in RotoruaThe Prime Minister says the Government is building more state houses.19 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandHomeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball batsThere are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.07 Jun 06:00 PM
Kahu'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedySome accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.01 Jun 06:03 PM
New Zealand'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in our cityOpinion: Rotorua readers have their say.06 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to riseCombined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.21 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20mTauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMegan WilsonMegan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much betterOPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.07 Apr 11:00 PM
