'Absolute nonsense': Defence lawyers close case in David Kuka murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
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Teen arrested after alleged shooting at Rotorua intersection
The person is due to appear in Rotorua District Court.
Macron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spotted
The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.
Police forensics examining vehicle believed to be involved in serious crash
Police are calling on the public for any information or footage to help the investigation.
Black Ferns train against Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV
Ferns "get to play against a lot more speed and a little bit more power".
Kāhu ki Rotorua: A waiata aroha that found its way back to Rotorua
"A song of great sorrow."
Kayaker rescued on Lake Rotorua a 'timely reminder'
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes has responded to numerous kayaking incidents this year.
One dead after car crashes into stationary truck
Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.13pm.
Trolley troubles: Retailers promise to help pick up dumped trolleys
Ratepayers have been paying $5000 a month for city contractors to pick them up.
Car smashes into property: Police probe if driver forced vehicle off road and gun involved
Four people in the car were taken to hospital in serious and critical conditions.
Aquatic Centre closed: Swim clubs travelling out of town and fear long-term pool closure
It is unknown when the centre will reopen.
Rawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his mother
Māori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.
Critical injuries after crash takes out traffic light and fence
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash.
Need a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholes
School speed limits have also come under fire.
Have your say on ‘care plan’ for geothermal system
The plan focuses on managing the taking and use of the city’s geothermal activity.
‘We are the Poutiaki in our lifetime’
We need to preserve the korero of our tupuna.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Dreams of changing the world
Discovered a home away from home after joining the Te Akatoki Māori Students’ Association.
Why this secretive bird population is now thriving near Rotorua
There are 289 breeding pairs in the forest - NZ's second-largest population.
'Very difficult times': Local solutions as fruit and vege prices rise
Fruit and vegetable prices rose 5.4 per cent in August 2023 compared to August 2022.
Rotorua Daily Post moving from Hinemoa St premises
Your local newspaper team is moving to a new location.
Site picked for building to replace courthouse lawyer once called 'feral'
Old courthouse's conditions described in the past as 'disgraceful' and hindering justice
Big turnout expected for Meet Your Candidate event in Rotorua
Organiser says he will be running a tight ship, with no tolerance for hecklers.
Online subscribers react to questions over pothole payouts
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Next thing, there’s all these shots': Witness ducks for cover in street shooting
A witness says he saw five or six shots being fired from one vehicle at another.
'Extremely complex': Demolition starts at former QE Health site
Asbestos was present in the building.
First she mowed city's overgrown grass. Now she's tackling litter, a trolley at a time
She says the litter problem is 'massive' and believes it has gotten worse recently.
CBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardens
Where it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.
'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.
Mum in emergency housing wins Miss Rotorua 2023
The mother battling for a better future for her children has won Miss Rotorua.
Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?
OPINION: After a strong few years for the US labour market, cracks are starting to appear.
Woman facing raft of charges after incident in Whakatāne
The woman remains in custody.
IT upgrade costs council about $14.9m more than first budgeted
Rotorua Lakes Council had initially budgeted $3.4m for the project.