Latest from Rotorua

Claim councillor told another to '**** off' after 'true history' clash

The councillor says he did not say the words – but his meaning was correctly inferred.

Top honours for star salespeople

A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.

Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market

The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.

Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour

Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.

How Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanks

One service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'.

Reporoa mum baking to thank the hospital that saved her son’s life

Her local playcentre has jumped in to help her bake goodies to sell for Starship.

Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident

Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.

Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause

The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.

'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed

The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.

'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD

Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.

Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem

Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.

Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent

A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.

'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft

The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.

High schools' Freaky Friday delights Rotorua audiences

The show opened on Friday to a sold-out crowd in Rotorua.

Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie

Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets

UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

'Bums in the air': Homeless in CBD 'pee' on cars, accused of doing drugs

A nearby business owner says their turnover has plummeted by $1600 a week.

'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office

Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.