'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby son
The mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.
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Labour MP Tāmati Coffey voted off Rotorua Trust
Four out of five candidates who stood again were re-elected.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on KiwiSaver hardship
Our readers have their say on why people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds.
Fifth person arrested for alleged murder of man in Whakatāne
Mark Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained the previous evening.
24,068 new cases, 40 deaths including a child reported in past week
Wastewater testing shows two sub-variants are dominant in two regional centres.
Mamaku community donates 341 cans to food drive
The fire engine collected donations from every street in Mamaku.
Paper-maker's invention bridging culture divides
When people make their own shrouds, they have a connection to it.
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Felix Desmarais: Don't worry, I found a place better than Twitter
OPINION: If Twitter is dying, I won't miss it, writes Felix Desmarais.
Ten years of collecting donations at medical centre
Ngongotahā Medical Centre has supported the Christmas foodbank appeal for a decade.
Crankworx riders getting 'much better' as fewer end up at hospital
Crankworx director said fewer accidents happened during wet weather.
'Everything was just swirling around': Tornado shatters glasshouse at Aongatete property
The watch will be in place until 7pm.
Healthcare in NZ needs 'radical rethinking' - experts
One in four New Zealanders have a chronic health condition.
'We’re not all the same': Event for neuro-diverse a chance to celebrate differences
'It’s not an easy thing to be in my own world all the time, to live inside my own box.'
Business digest: New One NZ concept store, new MRI, awards announced
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One person dead, four seriously injured in Taupō crash
The two-vehicle crash was reported at 9.10pm on Saturday.
Mark Lister: In defence of the Reserve Bank
Mark Lister thinks some of the criticism of the Reserve Bank is unfair
Dr Tony Farrell: Pay attention to attention disorders
OPINION: Not all ADHD patients need medication, but they need diagnosis and support.
Seniors reckon there's no fun in staying at home 'sawing sawdust'
'All around the bush, there are a lot of old fullas, and they're still going,' says Smith.
Opinion: Stuck in limbo on the elective surgery waiting list
OPINION: What it's like to be one of the thousands waiting to go under the knife.
'I just wanted to be stress-free': Why these business owners enjoy working from home
"People are now more comfortable working from home, following extended lockdowns ..."
'Breathless not helpless': 81-year-old coach encourages Kiwis to look after their lungs
Kawerau's Annette Reece shares her story as Covid-19 hospitalisations rise.
Fighting for Rotorua: What are some solutions to the housing crisis?
What will it take to fix Rotorua's - and New Zealand's - housing crisis?
First donations trickling in for foodbank Christmas appeal
The first week of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for 2022 has had a great start.
'Cherish this gift': Organ donor's parents meet man they believe has their son's heart
'It was pure coincidence we found him.'
'Last resort': Why more people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver
'Household income isn't sufficient to live on' some middle- to high-wage earners discover.
Fraudster's Rotorua crime spree targets food, firewood and petrol
Man's crime spree started on July 31 last year when he hired a Toyota Hilux.
SH1 closed near Karapiro reopens after serious crash
Vehicle accidents have disrupted traffic on Bay roads as heavy rain pounds some areas.
No golden end for Hayden Wilde as Comm Games appeal dismissed
Hayden Wilde's Commonwealth Games silver won't be upgraded to gold.
Murder accused's name suppression lapses for Mourea shooting
Korrey Whyman's murder accused was granted name suppression until today.
Stream crossing writes off couple’s electric car
They say they have given up on the idea of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
Sonya Bateson: Grocery shopping is grim. No wonder families are doing it hard
OPINION: It’s hard to keep trimming the fat when even cheese is a distant dream.
Three new police dog teams graduate
Constable Tyson and patrol dog Preston from Rotorua are one of three graduating teams.
Rich history the focus of Local Heritage Week
Rotorua's Local Heritage Week 2022 will run from November 21 to November 27.