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A restaurant's struggle, a water mystery, and a jetty: What made news in December
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Two dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2
Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.

Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Best of Premium 2023: 'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucks
Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.

Health warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae blooms
People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.

Visitors stuck on gondola for up to an hour after 'unexpected stoppage'
Skyline Rotorua says stoppages to this extent are rare.

'Doubled' capacity: Inside the new home of NZ's largest kiwi hatchery
The first kiwi chick has already been born at the new facility.

Rise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock owners
A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

Best of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told
He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.

'The rock of our Te Arawa kapa haka': Mourners pay tribute to poi expert
Ngamoni Huata was a poi expert who will be missed for her knowledge and guidance.

'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023
Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.

Man charged after woman allegedly hit by car
A man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.

'The power of womanhood': Te Arawa legend to tour NZ as aerial dance and kapa haka performance
Hatupatu | Kurungaituku premieres as part of the New Zealand festival of Arts in February.

One person injured after second crash on SH30
There has been a crash near south of Rotorua.

One person dead after crash on SH30 near Rotorua
One person has died as a result of the accident.

‘You can’t dream if you can’t see it’: How biking stars are growing world champs
Julian Dean, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Sammie Maxwell are tapping into raw talent.

Optimism at campgrounds despite wet NYE forecast
'People are happy to get out and life’s too short. People go, ‘let’s just do it’.'

Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.

High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work
“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."

'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.

Pair who floated off on 'small inflatable mattress' among four rescued by Coastguard
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes searched the shoreline and lake for almost an hour.

Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.

'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shops
Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.

GPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortages
One Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.

Best of Premium 2023: 'It isn't easy, but it is possible': 27yo builds her first home
Five years, two jobs and working 70 hours a week later, Steph George is a homeowner.

'Times are hard': Multiple families living together and taking on extra jobs
“When the purse strings are so tight you are having to cut back on food..."