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Year in Review: December 2022
The Rotorua Daily Post is taking a look back through our top stories of 2022.
'Pretty crazy': Summer bug invasion predicted
Get ready to be bugged by flies this summer.
NZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closure
A local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.
Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first
OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.
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Journey to new QE Health drawn out, but 'worth it', chief exec says
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A joke, space and the molecular biologist: How Dr Kate Rubins became a Nasa astronaut
“I just want them to think about how interesting space is."
Road toll tragedy: 'Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you'
Tanya Anderson asks herself 'why' as the region's 2022 road toll is revealed.
Drugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022
From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.
Operation Silk: Inside the biggest gang trial of 2022
Mongols gang insider gave evidence of guns, drugs and cash in marathon court case.
Smorgasbord of summertime scams could take Kiwis to the cleaners
It semes there's no limit to summertime scams, but some sensible advice can help.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna
OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.
Live: Wet weekend - electrical storm threat for Coromandel, Auckland north
There's no respite from the bad weather with thunderstorms forecast Saturday
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Museum set to enrich youth
The programme has grown from a single request for history.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Origins of Papawharanui not clear cut
Papawharanui was the third wife of Rangitihi.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Full kete of courage, passion and pain needed to front up
OPINION: Words of wisdom from the old people come spilling out.
Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow
OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.
Premium stories of 2022: Felix Desmarais: Hey Tip Top - if you're culling icecream flavours this one should be next
OPINION: Felix Desmarais can't fathom the 'frozen misery' of Hokey Pokey.
Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users
OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?
Year in Review: November 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Hip-hop and R&B fans 'gutted' by last-minute Juicy Fest cancellation
Some had spent thousands of dollars travelling to Tauranga for the star-studded event.
'Set up to fail': Residents fear 10 new Kāinga Ora two-storey homes
Gem St residents are worried about a new public housing development on their street.
Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency
OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.
Rain, rain go away, but sadly not for a few more days
As the wild weather intensifies, campers' and holidaymakers' plans have been cut short.
Beer, drugs and knuckle dusters: Dodgy items people tried to take to court, revealed
A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.
Police name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.
Bridge St section sold to Kāinga Ora
The homes are being built at Ōpōrtiki College by building academy students.
Year in Review: October 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: Shelf-stacker to supermarket owner
The 50-year-old is the newest owner of Pak'nSave Rotorua.
Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun
OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.