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New spaces: Kaharoa School opens rebuilt classroom block
Kaharoa School's freshly rebuilt junior block has been officially blessed and opened.
Immigration New Zealand welcomes conviction of man for impersonating an officer
Immigration New Zealand welcomes the conviction of a man for impersonating an officer.
'Unprecedented' entries for Rotorua Business Awards 2021, finalists named
The finalists for this year's 12 awards have been announced amid a high level of interest.
Zizi Sparks: Ageing well starts off early
Opinion: Why wait until retirement to live a healthy life?
'Significant improvement': Lakes DHB sees reduction in RSV cases
A total of 176 patients with RSV had been admitted to Lakes DHB hospitals this year.
Local school to celebrate 20-year anniversary with reunion
Te Āhuru Mōwai - Rotorua School for Young Parents is celebrating 20 years with a reunion.
Almost 11,000 people go through Rotorua MIQ
A fraction of the returnees in Rotorua MIQ facilities have tested positive for Covid-19.
New Steamers signings face old team in latest round
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.
Plans for 37 new public housing homes applauded by some
But opposition MP Todd McClay says it's worth asking why the number is so low.
'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilities
MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.
Rotorua could become destination for 'climate refugees'
A Rotorua leader says the rohe may see 'climate refugees' from other areas.
Revealed: What Kāinga Ora has planned for Malfroy Rd and Ranolf St block
Proposal is to build 37 homes on corner block.
Covid tracing cards axed as Ministry of Health shifts focus to vaccinations
A Covid tracing card option has been scrapped after a week-long trial in Rotorua.
Arson trial: Woman denies she burnt down house for financial windfall
A woman has denied she purposely burnt a house down saying she needed it for her son.
'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed
Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.
Letters to the editor: From golden mile to MSD mile
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Famous Rotorua traction engine finds new home
The 1892 McLaren Traction Engine No.455 has moved from Rotorua to Putaruru.
Mud and obstacle-ridden challenge: Tough Guy and Gal fun
A range of Tough Guy and Gal events will be held at Lakes Ranch in Rotorua next week.
Lots of Laughs: Monty Python's Spamalot brought to stage
Rotorua Musical Theatre's upcoming show is Monty Python's Spamalot.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fantastic dancing, password safety and a busy Waipa
Paul Hickey talks Dancing for Hospice, password safety and Waipa being a hive of activity.
'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans
A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.
McClay slams plan to turn motel into housing
Residents react to news a second motel is planned for transitional housing on Fenton St.
Local Focus: Whāriki and Facebook join forces
Māori businesses in Rotorua get social media savvy. Made with NZ On Air.
Deputy mayor calls for more inner-city residents to boost vibrancy
Deputy mayor Dave Donaldson says developers should 'sit up and take notice'
Bystander grappled knife-wielding patched mobster after robbery
A Bay of Plenty man has been jailed for a spate of armed robberies in Ōpōtiki town centre.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on Port scare and power crisis
Have your say by going to rotoruadailypost.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Transitional housing planned for large vacant Fenton St motel
Signs on Fenton St have prompted concern over housing for the homeless.
Squeeze on MIQ spaces as Government increases its own allocation
A dwindling supply of rooms is aggravating the situation.
Two Rotorua inner-city carparks could become apartments
The inner city could see fewer car parks, but more people.
Man fined for carrying fake guns and pretending to be an immigration officer
A man used an imitation firearm to demand a woman pay $500 to fight a deportation.
Former Māori language commissioner Waereti Tait-Wall dies
Her tangihanga is being held at Tūnohopū Marae in Rotorua.
Forest users face restrictions due to water network project
Closures and restrictions will be in place for the next few months.