Rotorua Daily Post
'Taking the opportunity': First-home buyers claim near-record share of city sales
Economist says they're 'certainly making the most of a quieter market'.
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'Beautifying' the CBD: Four artists bringing vibrancy to city walls
People can watch the murals take shape during an eco-friendly street art festival.
Obituary: The ‘mad professor’ who changed sawmilling from his backyard
He told his daughter before he died the invention was his legacy.
'Something powerful': Running over 50km to surprise 50 local women with a gift of kindness
Public nominations will open for women who need their journey recognised.
Three Coastguard crews sharpen skills for major multi-unit rescues
Multiple boats will be operating at speed and in close formation on Lake Taupō.
Regional supermarket owner left feeling 'physically sick' by Foodstuffs split idea
Another supermarket owner in the region said he was 'bewildered' and in 'disbelief'.
Neigh way! Unexpected commuters gallop through Rotorua business park
"I thought I was gonna get mauled at one point ..." witness says.
This business survived the Great Depression. It's celebrating its 100th birthday.
It has left its mark on landmarks, homes and businesses across Rotorua.
Killer performance: Deathtrap keeps audience guessing
REVIEW: The play is on at Shambles Theatre until Friday night.
Rotorua has NZ's lowest everyday costs among seasonal-work spots, study finds
The city's affordability helped it rank fourth globally for hospitality and party work.
'Cannot be replaced': Man offers $1k reward for stolen rare board games
The rare collection was among $14k of items stolen from his home.
Financial and professional support for Bay of Plenty's future nurses
Many nursing students face financial pressures while balancing study and placements.
Rotorua polytechnic brings back fees-free year of study for school leavers
'Stay in Rotorua another year ... save yourself a year of student loan.'
Rotorua triple homicide: Man in court on assault charge
Police are investigating the deaths of two children and a woman as homicides.
She built careers in business and law, then this mum became a movie star
'How did this happen?', she says after walking the red carpet at NZ film premiere.
Warriors go all out for teen after his inspiring story catches their attention
The weekend has an extra special connection for the 14-year-old.
Tertiary boss targets campus revival after enrolments fall from 4000 to 1300
The returning CEO has a goal of tripling numbers – as he did two decades ago.
Strong support for te reo Māori immersion cafe after pre-opening backlash
The cafe was called 'racist' by some who believed English speakers would be kicked out.
'Something special': The little lakeside preschool making a big impact in the community
It has won a national early childhood award.
Tudor Towers’ ‘infamous’ nightlife revisited in nostalgic musical
When a good night out would be described as ‘grouse’.
'Drop it or I'll drop you': Shop manager chases thief to recover $1k haul
Retailers say shoplifting remains a daily problem in Rotorua’s city centre.
Songs you can see: Silver Scroll nominee turns album into immersive experience
Visitors can hear each track alongside the painting or sculpture it inspired.
'We can do it all': How a women-led garden business grew one tool at a time
'You don't even need a man,' one impressed homeowner told them.
'I worry what I'm gonna find': Six vehicles skid off black-ice hotspot
'Now, whenever it’s icy on the roads ... I have trouble sleeping ... '
Crankworx Rotorua 2027 confirmed – could it be the last at Skyline?
Organisers tease exciting changes to be announced soon.
Masked men raid jewellery store as staff flee
A person at the store alleges the men carried weapons and smashed windows.
What are the odds of Rotorua's racecourse surviving another closure threat?
Loss of jobs, events and community funding would be 'a substantial' blow, says boss.
'Parent-child mentality': Luxon tells worried business owners to start acting like 'adults'
PM said when he was CEO he was focused on 'building a kick-arse business' like an 'adult'.
Why this timber mill's latest innovation has grabbed the PM's interest
The 'untrained eye' might see wooden boxes, but the CEO says there's much more going on.
Students spend months coding robots into dancers, actors and rescuers
The national competition involves students as young as 7.
Brisket, barista coffee and warm clothes: Four families helping hundreds through winter
Each community day starts with home cooking, clothing drives and early mornings.
Life in the fast lane: 'Sprightly' 90-year-old adopts ex-racing greyhound
Dawnie is one of 1500 greyhounds needing a new home.