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Todd McClay on his repeat win as MP for Rotorua and plan for his first 100 days
National’s Todd McClay is the longest-serving Rotorua MP in the history of the seat. Video / Kelly Makiha
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Government to fund Rotorua Airport intersection
The Government has announced $3.4 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the four-way intersection. Video / Kelly Makiha
The Rotorua Citizens Club is in financial difficulty
Rotorua Citizens Club manager Tanya Anderson is appealing for financial lifelines to ensure the future of the club. Video / Kelly Makiha
Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton on why voters should choose her
Labour's Waiariki candidate Toni Boynton tells reporter Kelly Makiha that her heart is her biggest strength. Video / Kelly Makiha
Voice of the People: Bay Of Plenty 2026
Voice of the People: NZME journalists hit the streets of Bay of Plenty and Waikato to find out what's on voters' minds heading into the general election. Video / NZ Herald
Wendy Peterson is using her life savings and selling her home to stay alive
Retired teacher of 46 years Wendy Peterson has paid nearly $200,000 for non-funded Keytruda to fight her cancer. Video / Kelly Makiha
Election 2026: New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown's job interview for Rotorua MP
New Zealand First candidate Billy Brown explains to senior reporter Kelly Makiha why not being a politician would make him an ideal Rotorua MP. Video / Kelly Makiha
Rotorua MP candidate job interview: The Opportunity Party's candidate Finn Liley
Finn Liley explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha
Rotorua MP candidate job interview with Labour's Fisher Wang
The councillor tells Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why he wants the job as Rotorua's next MP. Video / Kelly Makiha
Brothers’ Lake Rotoiti survival story
When Ian and Allen Hurne stopped to help a sinking boat on Lake Rotoiti in March 2025, both vessels disappeared beneath the surface within seconds. Video / Coastguard NZ
Rotorua MP candidate job interview with National's Todd McClay
The incumbent MP explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha
Pink Walk Rotorua
The Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk took place on Wednesday at the Village Green, Rotorua Lakefront. Video / Ed Young
Restaurant owner Sid Saluja has just opened his newest venue The Feasting Fox
The Feasting Fox has opened on Eat Streat in time for Labour weekend. Video / NZ Herald
The Rotorua Business Chamber hosts the Rotorua Candidates' Forum
National's Todd McClay, Labour's Fisher Wang, New Zealand First's Billy Brown and Opportunity's Finn Liley spoke to voters at the Rotorua Candidates Forum.
Rotorua liquor store worker injured as thief flees
A shopkeeper suffered a cut to his head during the incident at Bottle-O Lynmore in Rotorua on Tuesday morning.
Rotorua air cadet Luke Wilmoth is running a marathon in his uniform.
He is raising money for the RSA. Video via Instagram, @luke_wilmeth
Remembrance walk held for anniversary of Jayleb-Che Dean's disappearance
About 500 people gathered at Lake Moananui Reserve for a walk in honour of the Tokoroa teacher, who went missing in Rotorua a year ago. Video / Kelly Makiha
Stray horses at business park
Stray horses shocked an Eastgate Business Park worker in Rotorua. Video / Richard Canning
Rotorua business celebrates 100th year
Lee Brothers Cabinets & Joinery managing director Paul Ingram reflects on the business and its 100th year in business. Video / Annabel Reid
Green Drinks Election Event
Four Rotorua electoral candidates debate environmental and conservation issues at an event hosted by Rotorua Green Drinks and Forest & Bird. Video / Kelly Makiha
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Mike Cook and Drisana Sheely
Meet one of 10 dance pairs in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson
Flowers laid at scene of triple homicide investigation
Rotorua resident lays flowers at the scene of a triple homicide investigation. Video / Ben Fraser
Rotorua triple homicide: Resident heard ‘three pops’
A woman who has lived in the area for 24 years describes the night a woman and two children were found dead at a Rotorua address. Video / Ben Fraser
What is it really like filming in Bay of Plenty?
Film Bay of Plenty’s new regional showreel provides the answer. Video / Film Bay of Plenty
Rotorua Police Incident
Police are making inquiries into a serious incident in Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Andrew Strickland and Aroha Dorset
Ten dancing couples are taking the stage on September 19. Video / Megan Wilson
Rotorua Curtainbank needs help
For the first time in 12 years, the stocks are nearly gone for the Rotorua Curtainbank, says group co-ordinator Judy Gregor. Video / Kelly Makiha
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Barry Bird and Selina Zhang
Meet one of the 10 dancing couples in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Paul and Deborah Kay
Meet one married couple taking part in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson
Health New Zealand Lakes operations group director Alan Wilson
Health New Zealand Lakes operations group director Alan Wilson spoke at the opening of Rotorua Hospital's new mental health and addiction inpatient facility. Video / Megan Wilson
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Anaha and Grace Hiini
They are one of 10 pairs in this year's hospice fundraiser.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on why he regrets his party's stance on emergency housing in Rotorua when it was in power. Video / Kelly Makiha
Survivor Brian White recalls a fatal crash 60 years ago.
He and three friends were heading back to milk cows after rugby when the crash happened. Video / Megan Wilson
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Scott Tipiwai and Emma Clapperton
The pair are dancing in this year's Hospice fundraiser.
Black ice crash fears for SH30 resident
Nathan Moore witnessed a fatal crash outside his property in January; now black ice has caused six crashes in the last fortnight. Video / Annabel Reid
Snow flurries around Rotorua
Snow flurries were captured on video in Mamaku and Ātiamuri on Tuesday. Videos / Supplied