The ''Rotorua Daily Post'' is the regional newspaper for the Central North Island including the greater
Rotorua area as well as
Taupo and the surrounding areas.
History
The paper was founded in 1885 as the ''Hot Lakes Chronicle'', and received a major scoop when it covered the eruption of
Mount Tarawera
Mount Tarawera is a volcano on the North Island of New Zealand within the older but volcanically productive Ĺkataina Caldera. Located 24 kilometres southeast of Rotorua, it consists of a series of rhyolitic lava domes that were fissu ...
in June 1886. It was founded by a Mr Watt, and upon his death his wife took over. She in turn sold it to Mr David Gardner, who emigrated from Queensland, in 1905. Gardner's sons, Robin and Russell, took over upon his death in 1918. Originally published weekly, the ''Hot Lakes Chronicle'' was published twice a week by Gardner in an effort to stave off competition from a rival paper.
Originally a
broadsheet, the paper was reissued in a new compact format in 2013
Other publications
The ''Rotorua Daily Post'' also publishes:
''Rotorua Weekender''
''Rotorua Weekender'' is a weekly paper delivered free each Friday to all homes in the greater Rotorua area.
''Whakatane News''
The ''Whakatane News'' is delivered free every Thursday to all homes in the greater Eastern Bay of
Plenty region.
The ''Taupo & Turangi Weekender''
The ''Taupo & Turangi Weekender'' is a free weekly paper delivered to each home in the greater Taupo and Turangi area.
''Thermal Air''
''Thermal Air'' is a weekly tourist guide to the region's attractions. It is delivered to information sites across New Zealand as well as all accommodation in Rotorua and its surrounds.
''Hamilton News''
''Hamilton News'' is delivered weekly on a Friday to
Hamilton Hamilton may refer to:
People
* Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname
** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland
** Lord Hamilt ...
and the surrounding area.
''Te Awamutu Courier''
The ''Te Awamutu Courier'' is a biweekly community newspaper published on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
References
External links
''Rotorua Daily Post'' WebsiteRotorua Post, Digital EditionRotorua Daily Post on Facebook
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Newspapers published in New Zealand
Bay of Plenty Region
Mass media in Rotorua
Publications established in 1885
New Zealand Media and Entertainment
1885 establishments in New Zealand