Georgina Harris is a reporter for the Rotorua Daily Post
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Poetry to bring joy and ideas to Rotorua windows
August 25 is National Poetry Day - a chance for people to share their love of words.
Rotary club gifts dictionaries to school
Knowledge and education honoured with donation of dictionaries to local pupils.
Local pupils win overall spots at squash competition
Competition good preparation for AIMS Games.
Pop up exhibition to open door for new local artists
A temporary pop-up art gallery in a shipping container will be in Rotorua in November.
Service to others with a smile
St Michael's Catholic School had a service day to help others in the community.
Allison Lawton is new Chamber of Commerce CEO
Allison Lawton has been appointed the permanent chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce
Local's dedication to waka ama rewarded
Local Ray Timihou recognised as a community hero in ASB's Good as Gold initiative.
Family desperately wants missing uncle and nephew back
The family of Rotorua men James and Raymond Fleet "desperately want them back".
Weekend warriors clean up unsafe stream
A wananga was held today as a first step towards restoring the Utuhina Stream.
Water quality improved but more to be done
We talk to local advocates, councils, and users about the quality of Rotorua's lakes.
Coffey's defaced sign stands out among hoardings
Waiariki candidate for Labour, Tamati Coffey, has had a campaign sign defaced.
Rotorua's Green candidate saddened by Metiria's resignation
We talk to local Green Party candidate Richard Gillies about Metiria Turei's resignation.
Boys' High gives blood to help community
The New Zealand Blood Service is encouraging young people and Maori to donate blood.
Creative talks chance for connection and collaboration
The ArtsMad talk will be hosted at the Arts Village from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday.
Community garage sale at Westbrook School
Westbrook School is hosting a garage sale on Saturday, August 19 at its school hall.
Rotorua Green Party candidate backs leader
Two Green MPs quit after co-leader Metiria Turei refuses to step down.
Tapestry depicting local history a highlight of exhibition
The Rotorua Embroiderer Guild's exhibition will take place from August 11 to 13.
Rotorua sparkles at Harcourts Dancing with the Stars
It was a night to remember at the Harcourts Dancing with the Stars.
Institute awards local valuer life membership
Ken Parker has been awarded a life membership to the NZ Institute of Valuers.
Many more mums join Big Latch On
Mothers and babies from around Rotorua took part in the Big Latch this morning.
Rotorua symposium to look at lake pests
The Lakeswater Quality Scientific Symposium will be held on August 31 and September 1.
Local winner thrilled by Fiji prize
Pat Heydon was thrilled to win helloworld Rotorua's trip to Fiji at the Homeshow Rotorua.
Citizenship ceremony brings smiles
Smiles and laughter as 26 people become new citizens of Aotearoa.
'Landmark decision' for future of lake
New rural land use rules aim to limit nitrogen leaching into lake.
Rotorua tech pupils off to Silicon Valley
Three local students are heading to Silicon Valley for a technology boot camp.
Lynmore Primary School art auction raises $2600 for charity
A Rotorua primary school has raised $2600 for a charity which helps local kids.
Principal exchange shares knowledge
A visiting Canadian principal is here to see how the New Zealand education system works.
Decile system scrapped: Rotorua reaction
The way schools are funded in New Zealand is going to change.
Passion for leadership and education honoured
Leadership builder Dr Vikram Murthy was honoured at a ceremony at Rotorua Boys High School
Campaign seeks to double refugee quota
A nationwide talk on refugees and the election is coming to Rotorua this week.
Big push to get Rotorua voters enrolled
The number of locals enrolled in the general roll and Maori roll is over 90 per cent.
Landlord lowers price to reward good tenants
Local landlord Rohan Knowles is lowering the rent for his new tenants.
Weather delays City Focus redevelopment
An update on the Manawa - Heart of the City, formerly City Focus, redevelopment.
Council working on healthy food and drink policy
Rotorua Lakes Council has been working to develop a healthy beverage and food policy.
Rotorua students' science holiday break
Two local students headed to Australia over the holidays to attend a science camp.
Rotorua's sodden July not over yet
Slips and trees are still to be cleared after the wild weather last week.
Performing arts flourishing in Rotorua
Performing arts is set to grow in Rotorua as a local company sets up a permanent venue.
Rotorua women keen to get into trades
Women in Rotorua are taking jobs in traditional male-dominated industries.
Matariki Star Search winners found
Locals came out in full force to watch the Matariki Star Search 2017 Finale.
Mayor joins call for plastic bag charge
Mayor Steve Chadwick has joined other Kiwi mayors calling for a levy on plastic bags.
Rotorua mums write multi-language Kiwi book for tots
A pair of local mums have written a book to encourage kids to cherish languages.
American wants to return 'homesick' painting
A North Carolina woman is looking for descendants of artist Dr John Cam Duncan.
Musical acts announced for Mudtopia
The inaugural Mudtopia Festival will be held in Rotorua from December 1 to 3.
TRG Imaging rebuild longer than expected
Following the fire in April TRG Imaging's rebuild is set to happen by the end of the year.
Quota Rotorua celebrates 40 years
Quota International Rotorua is celebrating 40 years.
Mamaku covered in snow: 'It's all very magical'
Mamaku was blanketed in snow today.
Chilly Rotorua set to miss worst of stormy weather
Rotorua will miss the worst of the bad weather as a winter storm hits New Zealand.
Homeshow to showcase region's best
The Rotorua Homeshow is on this weekend at the Energy Events Centre.
Drummers, food and origami celebrate Japanese festival
Locals celebrated the Tanabata festival at the Arts Village.
Holiday activities aplenty for kids
School holidays are about to begin for local kids. Here's some ideas to keep them busy.
Kapa haka hui full of pride and passion
Secondary Schools Regional Kapa Haka 2017 held at Energy Events Centre today.
Council borrowed $4.6m for financial year
Museum closure, storm repairs and new waste management drive costs up.
Crankworx Rotorua racks up first surplus
A report on Crankworx 2017 was given at a council meeting.
Gratitude and happiness at citizenship ceremony
Thirty people became Kiwis at a citizenship ceremony at the Rotorua Lakes Council.
Kaharoa Cow Cockies off to agriculture grand finals
Three Kaharoa School students are off to the AgriKids NZ Grand Final in Palmerston North.
Reporoa College students show their grit
Students from Reporoa took part in the police-run Cactus youth programme for eight weeks.
Slam Rock win highlight for Steam Rollers'
Rotorua's premier roller derby team won Saturday night's Slam Rock event against Hamilton.
Locals step up to Plastic Free July
Will you take up the challenge of a plastic free July?
Singing and glitter to celebrate Matariki
Four early education centres come together to celebrate Matariki.
Star festival to celebrate Japanese culture
Locals are invited to celebrate the Japanese festival Tanabata (star festival) on July 9.
103 years old and no pains or aches
Rotorua woman Ella Wilson turned 103 this week and says her secret to long life is simple.
Celebrations through the roof at Toi Ohomai
Toi Ohomai students helping building this year's charity house are enjoying the process.
Student's environmental idea takes top prize
A local student has won a nationwide environmental entrepreneurship competition.
School auctions art to aid others
Lynmore Primary School is raising money for KidsCan through an art auction.
Locals hope America's Cup win will get Rotorua sailing
Locals are thrilled with Team New Zealand's win over Oracle.
Laura sets sight on Big Apple marathon
Laura Stuart, who was paralysed in a mountain bike crash, will do the New York Marathon.
Whaka forest volunteers honoured
Local Whakarewarewa trail volunteers recognised at a ceremony at Rotorua Lakes Council.
Musical tackles issues with glitter and song
Rotorua students perform the world-wide smash hit musical Hairspray.
Rotorua pumping despite Maori All Blacks loss
It was a big weekend in Rotorua despite the Lions taking home the win.
Big Brekkie ends massive Lions weekend
The pop-up food festival drew locals and visitors this morning despite rainy weather.
Rotorua breaks haka record
It was an awesome turn out in Rotorua for the Guinness World Record haka attempt.
From hospital to centre field for ball kid Elizabeth
Elizabeth will take time out from treatment to play a special role in tonight's match.
Rotorua buzzing on eve of big match
The Barmy Army has arrived and they are loving it!
World record haka attempt captures public imagination
Will you be taking part in the haka world record attempt on Saturday?
City prepares to party as Lions fans descend
Lions fans are in Rotorua and ready for the big match on Saturday.
Protesters march on hospital over cuts
Ngati Whakaue hikoi to Rotorua Hospital protesting the end of Hunga Manaaki service.
Lions touch down in Rotorua
The British & Irish Lions have arrived in Rotorua to a low-key welcome.
Official ceremony embraces new Kiwis
A citizenship ceremony at Rotorua Lakes Council has welcomed 27 new people as Kiwis.
Maori All Blacks given spine-tingling welcome
The Maori All Blacks have been given a rousing welcome.
Precision and connection awarded at music festival
The 45th annual Eisteddfod (music festival) for Rotorua and Taupo was held on Saturday.