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Chris Grinter has dedicated a 48-year career to education and young Māori.
MNZM for successful former mayor
Jennifer Shattock has been aknowledged for her services to local government and more.
Man dies after river incident in Bay of Plenty
The man died at the scene despite attempts to save him.
Rāhui placed over Huka Falls after body recovered
'The public is advised to stay out of the water.'
Sonya Bateson: Respect the power of the ocean
Opinion: Suddenly, I felt myself being dragged out to sea. It all happened so fast.
'A good few days': Modest Williamson plays down record-breaking knock
Williamson remained his stoic self when asked how he felt about his latest feat.
Premium stories of 2022: Brawl spills into liquor store - 'they ran my brother over'
Watch what happens when a street fight among homeless spills into a liquor store.
Year in Review: May 2022
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Serious crash at Lake Rotoiti on Thursday preventable, police say
Four were seriously injured and now police are appealing for witnesses.
Two swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys
"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of football, has died.
New Year’s Eve in Rotorua - what you need to know
Booze bans, what's on and what's not, plus what the weather is doing this New Year's Eve.
Doctor explains: Why you haven't caught Covid yet
If you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.
Rotorua Budget Advice client debt up $5.5m in five months
'Dignity is the first thing to go out the door during a crisis.'
What a legend! Steven Adams' humble NZ airport act stuns fan
'He is a perfect example of class having nothing to do with wealth and status.'
Two-vehicle crash on SH30 at Tikitere, multiple injuries
Emergency services are responding to a crash in the Tikitere area.
Locals spoken to after accidental fire burns 1ha of land
An "accident from an incinerator" is considered as a possible cause for the fire.
Rotorua mother awarded $2660 after living in mouldy home
The Tenancy Tribunal found her landlord intentionally breached obligations.
Year in Review: April 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: 'Ripped off': Elderly struggling to cover basics as living costs soar
Some are missing meals, appointments or becoming homeless as inflation and high rent bite.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
'Massive event': L.A.B take out top 5 singles ahead of hometown show
Kiwi favourites L.A.B begin their summer tour in Tauranga on December 30.
No more emergency housing: New owner spends $500k-plus renovating motel
Units refurbished to cater for visitors to Rotorua.
120 drivers caught drink-driving every month: Police crack down for summer
Hundreds of drivers were caught driving impaired in Rotorua this year.
Fire crews, helicopter still at scene of Ngāpuna blaze
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1.30pm on Wednesday.
Covid 19: Child under 10 among today's reported Covid deaths, 32,010 new cases last week
The update comes after Kiwis scattered the country to celebrate Christmas.
Year in Review: March 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Premium stories of 2022: 27-year-old secures first home despite downturn
Abeera Dhaliwal explains how she saved $35,000 over 10 years towards her new home.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Look out for our police officers, they are family, friends and neighbours
Opinion: The public has a responsibility to make sure our behaviour doesn't endanger cops.
'Hyped': Shapeshifter and Fat Freddy's Drop to headline Summer Haze
The Bay of Plenty is becoming a major drawcard for national and international bands.