Cautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third life
The new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.
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'Absolutely amazing': Fill the Bus donation tally shows care in Rotorua community
The 10th year of Fill the Bus has wrapped and the numbers are in.
McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.
Rotorua Fill the Bus 2024 final tally
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for Fill the Bus 2024.
Grieving family of nurse killed in crash mourns ‘bubbly’ girl whose last act saved lives
'We know that her life made a difference and it wasn’t wasted.'
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
'Very hot and very worthwhile': Fill the Bus day wraps up, counting under way
Thanks for joining us for live coverage of Fill The Bus for the Rotorua Christmas Appeal.
Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage
Muchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.
Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash
Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.
The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?
Rotorua police responding to crash on Te Ngae Rd
Three people have been injured in a three-vehicle crash.
Mercury rising: Bay faces 28C days
The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.
Fill the Bus 2024
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM’s Fill the Bus fundraiser is part of the six-week annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the foodbank.
Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families
The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offer
Healthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.
Join the fun: Donate at Fill the Bus stops for Rotorua's needy
Last year, Fill the Bus raised a record $26,000; this year aims to top that.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
Rotorua loses flights on one key route, gains flights on another
The changes will be applied between February and June 2025.
Sinkhole forms on busy Rotorua highway
A lane was closed last night to protect the area.
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on
A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.
Awanuiārangi to teach international students through indigenous lens
Wānanga to use online and in-person lessons for Tulalip students from next year.
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
Critical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crash
Emergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.
‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court
'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'
Carrington crowned at Māori Sports Awards after Paris gold rush
Riki Ellison inducted into Māori Sports Hall of Fame at Trillian Trust Awards 2024.
From marae to governance: Te Rika's journey to leadership
Young leader Te Rika Temara-Benfell to join Toi Kai Rawa for expanded governance insights.
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Mark Lister: Santa rally in 2024? US stocks soar as optimism builds
OPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.
Photos: Rotorua Christmas Parade 2024
The Rotorua Christmas Parade was a bit damp this year but spirits were still high as it made its way around the Government Gardens. The Rotorua Daily Post was there to capture the fun.
'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account
The post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: A decade later Paul Hickey’s Fill The Bus Christmas Appeal keeps getting bigger
A decade later, Rotorua Hits presenter Paul Hickey is amped for the event.