New ZealandMamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFour Rotorua accommodation providers under investigationMinistry assessing whether tenancy laws are being complied with.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBroken glass 'purposefully' left on athletics field 'to hurt people', child cut'Someone or some people are willing to sabotage a kids’ event to hurt kids.'07 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelBackpackers are back: Company to revive 13 hostel sites this summer1800 hostel rooms set to open in an ambitious four-month project.07 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand‘Nationally significant’: $5m gifted for museum restorationThe iconic Rotorua Museum building has been closed since 2016.07 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandYou beauty Rotorua! Fill the Bus sets new recordOne school donated an incredible 1236 items.06 Dec 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We want to be the best': The professional racecar driver who bought a Napier supermarketAnt Pedersen hasn't lost his competitive drive, even when he's not behind the wheel.06 Dec 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful kaupapa': Fill the Bus greeted with generous donationsOne 12-year-old boy donated 120 cans to the campaign.06 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandFill the Bus live: Student's whopping donation to foodbankToday we fill the bus for the Salvation Army Rotorua's foodbank.06 Dec 12:37 AM
New Zealand'We will not be silenced': Hīkoi leader promises more protests'We’ve activated a fire in the belly of Māori that we deserve better.'05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPunched, elbowed: Police used 'unjustified and excessive' force in unlawful arrestIndependent Police Conduct Authority releases report on 2021 arrest in Rotorua.04 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandLive: More than 1000 people march in Rotorua protesting 'anti-Māori' policiesTe Pati Māori call it an 'assault on tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi'.04 Dec 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': School mourns former student killed in crashCorey-Leigh Tobin was a hostel student for just under two terms in Rotorua.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pushed out on to the streets': Tenants lose as landlords sell, migration soars'My daughter and I will be couch surfing yet again.'04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Peaceful but powerful' protest planned for Rotorua as part of national actionPolice warn traffic disruptions are likely, including in Rotorua.04 Dec 04:49 AM
New ZealandPaeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigatingThe incident happened early on Friday.04 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandTouch nationals celebrate 25 years of being ‘unapologetically Māori’'Massive' turnout of players, supporters and whānau.03 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandFestive generosity to be rewarded with fun experience at ZorbThe iconic attraction has started a waitlist for its locals day.03 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLooking for a new job? Why you should ask about pay - and how to do itTips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.03 Dec 05:53 PM
Small BusinessKharl WiRepa prepares for second run at Paris Fashion WeekMāori designer is preparing to take five indigenous designers to French showcase in 2024.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costsOne vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.02 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodiesPlus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Childhood dementia': 6-year-old's 'devastating' diagnosis'We wouldn’t want any other kid to have to go through what he is going through.'01 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandCrumbling teeth or a home? The choice a retired couple say they are weighing upTarawera residents face big bills for a sewerage scheme they must legally connect to.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas spirit: Sir Howard Morrison concert raises donations for foodbank'It’s a real privilege for us to support the artistic community and the foodbank.'01 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandOver $27k raised by Christmas Appeal so far but Salvation Army says more is neededThe Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal has three weeks to go.01 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMark Lister: Average sharemarket returns are great, but returns are rarely averageOPINION: Why long-term share investors need to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride.01 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonHow the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learnedOPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.01 Dec 03:02 AM
KahuKetekete mai Ketekete atuHe waiata whakanuia tenei mo nga Tamariki huri noa I tea o nei.01 Dec 12:32 AM
KahuThe story of Tahuwera continuedThe story of Tahupiki is attractive for many reasons.01 Dec 12:21 AM
KahuCultural passion on display at eastside school eventRotorua East Kāhui Ako decided to come together and hold a free event.01 Dec 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Really tough': This restaurant used to seat 130. Now it's lucky to get 30Cost of rice has doubled: 'We can’t afford to give even a single grain for free anymore'.30 Nov 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Shoot me. Shoot me': Cop says he heard man ask to be shot'I very clearly remember him saying that. He said it calmly.'30 Nov 05:32 AM
