Rotorua Daily Post
Now Rotorua's longest-serving MP, McClay eyes QE health hub
Todd McClay beat Fisher Wang by 5301 votes before special votes are counted.
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'Yusss': New $100,000 pump track opens at Rotorua Intermediate
Pro riders Lachie Stevens-McNab and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene opened the track alongside students.
Respected GP comes out of retirement at 78 to help his daughter
She had just two words when he offered to return to the practice she now runs: 'F*** yes'.
Prominent National volunteer regrets post saying assault victim was a Labour voter
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
Fatal crash: Women kicked out of court after Facebook order outburst
One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.
'Jump the line': Rotorua secures grant after highway funding standoff
A $3.46 million grant will fund traffic lights at the Eastgate Business Park.
Cash-strapped 99-year-old club's future in jeopardy
The Rotorua club is seeking investment, a joint venture, amalgamation or a sale.
'Just not on': Retired teacher sells stake in her home to fund cancer drug
She says she has spent nearly $200,000 on Keytruda, which is not funded for her cancer.
Solo mum who lived on $40 a week seeks Waiariki seat
Toni Boyton is Labour’s Waiariki candidate for a second time.
Excitement and concern in CBD as $100m court construction work begins
It comes as the city's current courthouse again ranks lowest in NZ for user satisfaction.
Liquor store assault accused back in custody
Police allege the 18-year-old breached bail within days of it being granted.
'Bang, crash': Resident plans to move as social homes rise next door
Four high-density housing developments totalling 60 apartment-style homes are being built.
'I'm not a politician': Why candidate says this is his greatest strength and weakness
New Zealand First's Billy Brown wants to put the Vegas back in Rotovegas.
Opportunity Party candidate: Grocery monopoly needs tougher action
Rotorua candidate Finn Liley is campaigning mainly for the party vote.
What Labour's Fisher Wang is bringing to the table in the Rotorua race
He says Labour would prioritise the cost of living in its first 100 days of Government.
Why should Rotorua vote National's Todd McClay in again?
Rotorua is beginning to feel good about itself again, McClay says.
Teen accused in Bottle-O attack and high-speed chase granted bail
He was granted bail on a 24-hour curfew until November 20.
The prickly topic that put a local candidate on the spot
Two voters said hearing the candidates speak had changed their views.
Watch: Shopkeeper left with bloody head wound as alleged thief flees
Police allege the thief's getaway car later rammed a police vehicle.
Kitten rescue: Firefighters cut open drainpipe after hour-long struggle
A Rotorua fire crew dug through a neighbour’s property to cut the pipe.
'A man just tried opening my door': Woman's warning for drivers
Police received a report at 6.20am and found a man nearby.
Rotorua teen joins Black Ferns Sevens squad after childhood rugby dream
Rotorua's Te Pumanawa o Toku Ate Rogers has joined the squad as injury cover.
Sunstrike factor in drugged driving crash that killed 2-year-old
His blood THC level was four times the high-risk threshold.
Rotorua's biggest Kāinga Ora housing development complete after five years
Tenants are due to move into the final 13 homes from next week.
Cracking shuts Rotorua lakefront playground's slide and climbing structure
The council has no reopening date, as parts for repair must come from overseas.
'Speaking within months': Free te reo Māori course helps thousands
He Kāinga Mō Te Reo will mark 40 years with a celebration in Rotorua in November.
'Becoming the song': 30 hopefuls vie for country music title
Thirty performers qualified after winning affiliated titles across New Zealand.
Rotorua triple homicide case: Assault accused bailed
He must live outside Rotorua and wear an ankle bracelet while on bail.
500 gather in Tokoroa to remember missing teacher Jayleb-Che Dean
Every night for a year, his family have prayed together for his return.
Hot pool mystery: Family marks a year since Tokoroa teacher vanished
Police say the case remains open and they are committed to resolving it.
'I blasted them up': Guilty verdict after shooter's Facebook admission
Taane Natana told a live online audience what he had done that same night.
'Elephant in the room': Jury weighs live Facebook video
Taane Natana has been on trial, accused of murdering Tuterangi Moeke.