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Toi Ohomai student takes talents to Switzerland
Toi Ohomai baking and patisserie student Natalia Birgel wins scholarship to Switzerland.
Thinking inside the box: A day at the food bank
What goes into a food parcel depends on who it is for.
Hope fading badly: Autistic man's family
Searchers hope hunger will bring Nigel Peterson out into the open.
Stand out acts perform at Rotorua's Got Talent auditions
Rotorua performers showcased their skills for Rotorua's Got Talent auditions.
Rotorua walk raises awareness for suicide and depression
Locals raised suicide and depression awareness at Rotorua's first HopeWalk.
Family fears for missing autistic man
Local man Nigel Peterson remains missing after jumping out of a car on Friday afternoon.
Medical Centre continues Christmas Appeal
Ngongotaha Medical Centre are taking part in the Christmas Appeal once again.
Rotorua scholarship winners look to future
Dozens of Rotorua students have won scholarships to help with their tertiary studies.
FOMA conference sparks talks for Rotorua's future
The FOMA30 Economic Summit opened today with guest speaker Minister David Parker.
Rotorua residents honoured at Local Heroes Awards
Rotorua residents take home top honours at the Kiwibank Local Heroes awards.
Proud to call Fordlands home
Fordlands is thought of as a rough area, but locals want to show the other side.
Western Heights High dux embraces challenge ahead
Western Heights High School's 2017 dux Raymond Chiu looks towards uni life.
Gang members clash in Rotorua house brawl
Up to 10 gang members create disturbance in a rowdy dispute.
Rotorua petrol prices remain low
National petrol prices have risen but Rotorua remains cheap.
Excellence award shocks Rotorua teacher
Rotorua Lakes High teacher wants to improve Maori student engagement in science.
Flame of Hope makes way through Rotorua
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope parade was held in Rotorua.
First-time anglers thrilled with catches
Local children cast their rods for the first time at Kids Fish Out on Sunday.
Local teachers grow mos for a cause
A group of John Paul College teachers aim to raise awareness of Movember.
Te Manawa subject to possible tweaks
Council will consider future changes to project based off feedback it receives.
Fireworks stockcar meeting postponed due to weather
The stockcar and fireworks display scheduled for tonight has been postponed.
Street View: Should fireworks be sold to the public?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals if they think fireworks should be sold to the public.
Rotorua principal outraged by undie run
Senior students from Rotorua Boys' High School ran through town in their undies today.
Students knuckle down for end-of-year exams
Exams are around the corner and students and teachers are preparing themselves.
Street View: What do you think of Te Manawa?
The Daily Post hit the farmers market to get locals thoughts on the new Te Manawa space.
Te Manawa finally opens to public
The grand opening of Te Manawa brings high hopes and criticism.
Family encourages others to move to Rotorua
The Fletchers recently moved to Rotorua and aren't looking back.
Two schools test out cohort enrolments
Some local schools are bringing in a cohort enrolment process for new entrants.
Street View: How do you spend your long weekends?
The Rotorua Daily Post hit the streets to see what people like to do on long weekends.
Busy Labour Weekend a good indicator for summer
With Labour Weekend over, business owners are curious to see what summer brings.
Okere Falls Beerfest the busiest yet
There were good vibes all around as punters poured in for the beer extravaganza.
Vintage hot rods attract big crowds
The annual Street Rod Nationals saw a massive turnout of people from around the country.
Upper Atiamuri School hosts Group Day
The annual Rotorua District Schools Group Day was held at Upper Atiamuri School on Friday.
Street view: What do you think of the new government?
Rotorua locals give their thoughts on the newly announced government.
Toi Ohomai celebrates Diwali festival of lights
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology celebrates its 10th annual Diwali festival.
Teachers urged to hold the line against unruly kids
Kaitao Intermediate and other schools looking to improve pupils behaviour.
Beerfest 2017 looking to be the biggest yet
Okere Falls Store's Beerfest 2017 kicks off next week.
Ninety-one, and not ready to clock off yet
He's been repairing watches and clocks since WWII and recently repaired the town clock.
Local results finalised by special votes
Local politicians comment on the final election results and what lies ahead.
Street view: Can you go without plastic bags?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals whether they could go without plastic bags.
America's Cup celebrations to hit Rotorua
Rotorua is set to welcome the America's Cup as it sails in on a waka for the first time.
John Paul College teacher up for prestigious award
Mark Chapman is up for an apprentice of the year award in the outdoors.
Cool ways to keep kids busy in holidays
Kids and parents are gearing up for the school holidays, so how to keep kids busy?
Rotorua Primary celebrate new mural
Rotorua Primary pupils are over the moon at the sight of their new mural.
Pet turtle bringing joy to schools for nearly 30 years
Pet turtle named Turk has travelled from school to school for nearly 30 years.
Tabuteau ready for NZ First negotiations
Fletcher Tabuteau giving his thoughts on election night and where NZ First stands.
Gillies, Clark happy with campaign efforts
Richard Gillies and Rachel Clark on the local results and their thoughts.
King to speak on mental health awareness
Chance for students and wider community to talk about suicide and depression.
Young voters keen to grow political knowledge
Overview of what local high schools are doing to raise awareness for the election.
Rare kaka sighting stuns Rotorua resident
Native bird rarely seen outside the forest was recently spotted in Lynmore.
Rotorua kids get involved with election
Rotorua Primary kids have learnt about the election, taking part in a mock election.
Reactions to National's plan for Te Ngae Rd
Thoughts on the impact of National's announced election promise to four-lane Te Ngae Rd.
Locals have fingers crossed for huge jackpot
Rotorua Lotto players are dreaming of holidays, helping family and investing.
Te Arawa kaumatua: 'Te reo continues to be oppressed'
Maori culture and language making progress but more can be done, say advocates.
Expected rise in advanced voting numbers
About convenience of advanced voting and what factors influence voters.
Community called upon to save the waterways
Waiteti Marae and BOP Regional Council band together to revitalise Waiteti's riverbank.
Car crashes into Eruera St Specsavers
A car has crashed into the front of Specsavers on Eruera St.