Alice Guy is a reporter for the Rotorua Daily Post
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Rotorua locals vote to fund a new rescue helicopter
A public meeting was held to discuss the changes to Rotorua rescue helicopter services.
Water bottling from Hamurana Springs approved
Ngāti Rangiwewehi has been granted a consent through till September 2033.
Firefighter retires after 50 years' service
Colin Rolfe has received his 50-year service medal and retired in the same week.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Forestry worker retires after 59 years
Robbed of a voice at an early age, Tom showed true determination over decades of work.
Honey factory, visitor centre plans unveiled
Richora honey are investing an estimated $36million into the site.
Rotorua firefighters return from Canada and America
The firefighters have spent more than five weeks fighting the wildfires overseas.
Ohinemutu clean-up - five bags of rubbish
Rotorua man Nathan Fletcher spent his Sunday cleaning up rubbish at Ohinemutu.
What ruined the floating Rotorua sign?
Parts of Rotorua's floating wetland are yet to grow back after storm damage.
'Shocking' rubbish found washed up
A Rotorua man found a large pile of rubbish washed up at Ohinemutu.
From puppies to champions in the ring
More than 400 dogs from across the country came to Rotorua.
Youngsters reel in smiles and trout
More than 250 kids reeled in their own trout today at Fish & Game's Ngongotaha hatchery.
Ngongotahā 'rat pack' hoping to eradicate rats
A group of neighbours have teamed up to put out rat traps.
Rugby field ruined by burnouts and car fire
The fields are currently covered in glass and tire marks.
Predator Free Okere Falls raising funds
The team is running a charity auction to raise money for "much-needed traps".
Steamers get muddy as they muck in
The Western Heights Community had help setting up a new community orchard.
$250,000 Hamurana Reserve refresh under way
The process for redevelopment of the reserve began in 2013.
Rotorua locals have their say on Zero Carbon Bill
About 30 people gathered at Te Ao Marama in Ohinemutu to learn more about the bill.
Lake Okareka set to get a new fire station
Lake Okareka are opening their fire station to unveil plans for a new building.
Rotorua wānanga 'first step' in campaign for a P-free Te Arawa
Meetings aim to offer advice and give hope to people in face of scourge of P.
Onuku Trust wins Ahuwhenua Trophy
A Māori land trust from Rotorua has taken out the country's top agricultural award.
Notorious road identified for improvements
The stretch of road has claimed two lives in the past three months.
Parts of Lake Tarawera on amber alert
Results on possible algal blooms and discolouration affecting parts of Lake Tarawera.
Family fun at Rotorua A&P Show
Hundreds flocked to the Agrodome for the 109th annual Rotorua A&P Show.
Truck drivers quitting over fear of crashes
Daily near-misses drive jittery truckies from their jobs.
House fire a smoke alarm reminder
A busy holiday period has sparked a safety message from the Rotorua Fire brigade.
Favourable conditions for algal blooms in Rotorua
There are currently two Rotorua lakes that have been closed.
New Rural Community Board member announced
Bryce Heard has been elected unopposed to the Rural Community Board.
Dog walker 'super disturbed' by gin traps
A gin trap was spotted on the forestry path around the Green Lake.