On yer bike: Rotorua Bike Festival returns with range of events
The Rotorua Bike Festival is returning for 2022, running from February 17 to 20.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromrdp - Weekender
Vibrant and exciting: Latin American Fiesta at Night Market
The Latin American Fiesta 2022 will take place alongside the regular Rotorua Night Market
Personal projects: Busy summer for resident artists
Arts Village resident artists - Akoni Pakinga, Kahurangi Dewes-Green and Sean Rivera
Fun and learning combine: Big Busy Boxes help isolating families
Rotorua Library got funding for activity boxes for families affected by the Covid response
Te Horonga o Mokoia - The killing of Te Pae-o-te-rangi 1822
Back story of the dreadful slaughter of Te Arawa hapu that took place on Mokoia Island.
Te Whatukura o Tangaroa - Working to preserve ancient art
Pounamu carvers looking to pass down ancient art-form to the next generation of carvers.
Te hokinga mai ā tō tātou kuia a Hinemihi ki tōna ūkaipō - Exciting progress on the return of Hinemihi o te Ao Tawhito
After 130 years in the United Kingdom, she's closer to home than we thought.
The ultimate example of a dedicated man - Ko Tū koe ko Rongo koe ki aku mata
The personal trainer and passionate fitness advocate is being instructed in mau rakau.
Ihenga te tangata pōkai whenua - The great Te Arawa explorer - Ihenga
Nā Tamatekapua ko Tūhoromatakākā nāna ko Ihenga.
Mārama nui a mahi kai riro i a noho - Te Reo Māori - a journey, not a destination
It's been a long journey back for Flavian Kingi.
Ko te mātāpono o te kura he mātauranga - Meet Arawa's newest Te Rito Cadets
Dynamic Duo head for the Big Smoke in Feburary to commence intensive journalism training.
Whakamāua te pae tawhiti kia tata – kia tīnā! - Young, local business leader in the making
Passion and drive is key. All you need is a great idea and the willingness to work hard.
New lakefront playground a screaming success
The new Rotorua lakefront playground is complete and families have been checking it out
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Highlights of 2021, summer events and Merry Christmas
Paul Hickey discusses his highlights of 2021, summer events and says Merry Christmas.
Rotorua's club's Colgate contingent BOP's biggest
Rotorua's Lake City Athletic Club is sending 41 athletes to North Island Colgate Games.
Special memories snapped for a worthy cause
Photos with Santa last week have helped to raise funds for Age Concern Rotorua
Science NZ Awards celebrate Scion talent
Top successes celebrated by Scion at the Science New Zealand Awards last week.
Busy as a bee but grateful for opportunities: Miss Rotorua 2021 Kogi So
Rotorua Weekender catches up with Miss Rotorua 2021 around how her reign has been so far.
Shauni James: Massive thank you to local community for appeal support
A big thank you to all who have contributed to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.
He kāinga whakamīharo mō ngā kaumātua - Life is looking good for over-65s in trust village
He manaha te ahua o te whare hou nei.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi: Te Whanoa Gillies - the pā kid who runs his own show
A chance meeting at a cafe led to a contract at Lynmore Rise for scaffolder.
'Mauri mahi, mauri ora!' - Do the mahi, get the treats!
Kereama Heke wanted to grow a future for his whanau.
Tamatekapua te tangata - A great chief of Arawa
From the depths of Polynesia arose the great Arawa chief Tamatekapua.
'No way!' - Local amazed to receive Prime Minister's award
Rotorua's Precious Morgan has won a Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Award 2021.
Paul Hickey - Road works, Boxing Day questions and 2021 reflecting
Paul Hickey discusses road works, Boxing Day questions and giveaways.
Exciting new chapters on horizon for two local educators
Kairo McLean will be Aorangi School's principal in 2022, taking over from Debra Harrod.
Packs of hygiene essentials to help make a difference
A local rotary club gave gift packs of basic hygiene items to Waiariki Women's Refuge.
Two local Scouts presented with Queen's Scout Kauri Award
Kate Urquhart and Hayden Swears have received the Queen's Scout Kauri Award.
Workshops a chance to learn with resident artists
The Arts Village is excited to announce the resident artists for 2021-22
Te manu kai i te mātauranga nōna te āo - A star for his work ethic and commitment
Akuhata won the award for the 'Best 10 minute / 10 slide talk'.
All i want for Christmas is - Mā Makereti Papakura anō, te tira
It's the time of year when children traditionally write to Santa.
Hatupatu me Kurungaituku - Hatupatu and the Birdwoman
A story still widely circulated amongst the Arawa people - Hatupatu and Kurungaituku.
Whakatau te ihu o te waka ki a Whakaahu! - If you can dream it, you can achieve it
E āhei ana te marea kia hoko tāonga mai i reira, mai te toa ipurangi rānei.
Local Queen's Birthday Honours recipient recognised
A local Fire and Emergency NZ personnel was presented with Queen's Birthday Honours.