Rotorua Daily PostNappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'18 Feb 11:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostTiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.15 Feb 04:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostRich praise for UCI BMX Racing World Cup round in RotoruaThe BMX World Cup event in Rotorua was lauded by officials and the riding community.12 Feb 11:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ findsLocal councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.11 Feb 03:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'25 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBrawls, vomit, rioting, and assault: Why Rotorua Sports Bar lost its alcohol licence"Security had no control over the premises."25 Jan 03:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eateryRegulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.18 Jan 04:05 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Rotorua council chief executive announcedIt comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.11 Jan 04:10 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWhat tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods rideMatt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.11 Jan 12:51 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Kicking the can down the road’: Double-digit rates rises possibleA challenge was put to council staff to reduce a possible 14 per cent rise this year.09 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes aheadWhile one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.19 Dec 04:03 PM
Rotorua Daily PostFour Rotorua accommodation providers under investigationMinistry assessing whether tenancy laws are being complied with.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBroken glass 'purposefully' left on athletics field 'to hurt people', child cut'Someone or some people are willing to sabotage a kids’ event to hurt kids.'07 Dec 04:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post‘Nationally significant’: $5m gifted for museum restorationThe iconic Rotorua Museum building has been closed since 2016.07 Dec 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHoles in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa LodgeRevealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.29 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil denies WorkSafe charge after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkholeThe case was called at a hearing in Rotorua.29 Nov 04:07 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'High fire risk': 20 people moved out of lodge that 'dead-bolted' them in at nightThe council issued the lodge two dangerous building notices within a week.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.22 Nov 01:56 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinctA proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.14 Nov 05:17 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMore people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leaderRotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.11 Nov 06:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.10 Nov 03:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing optionMayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.08 Nov 11:56 PM
Rotorua Daily Post23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno projectIt is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostMayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the billTania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.30 Oct 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Enormous concern': Beggar punches McDonald’s manager at drive-throughBusy restaurant sees spike in beggars fighting over "lucrative" spot.27 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
Rotorua Daily Post'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.21 Oct 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year waitIt went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.20 Oct 03:06 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCouncil considers time limits at three popular parking spotsCouncil seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.17 Oct 05:00 PM
