Transitional housing motels in lockdown after Covid outbreak
Three positive Covid cases are staying in Rotorua emergency housing motels.
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'Frustration' from Rotorua chamber boss as return to red looms
New Zealand will move to the red traffic light setting once Omicron enters the community.
Luke Kirkness: The tough decision facing the Govt today
OPINION: Will the Omicron threat burst the dreams of a green traffic light setting?
Midwife union says it saw shortage 'emerging' three years ago
An expectant mother also says 'it wasn't easy' to find a midwife in Rotorua.
Revealed: The vaccination status of our cases and hospitalisations
There have been 126 Covid cases in the Lakes DHB between November 12 and January 17.
Popular children's swimming hole 'an absolute mess' - kaumātua
Children cooling off in the Waiteti Stream this week have been faced with muddy waters.
'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau
"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."
LGBT+ people face housing, income disadvantages
LGBT+ are more likely to rent and have less disposable income, StatsNZ reports.
Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island
Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.
'We were so lucky': Quick fire response saves clothing store
If the fire burned for 'another five minutes - gone', a staff member says.
'Daunting': First home buyers face record high prices
Rotorua and Bay of Plenty median house prices hit a record high.
Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation
A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.
'Genuine remorse': Drug-dealing couple's sentence reduced
Judge praises drug-dealing couple's efforts to turn their lives around.
Rotorua woman hasn't heard from Tongan family since eruption
Tongans in New Zealand desperate for news of families: "I can't sleep at night."
'Frightening time': Concerned mums frustrated to find vaccination hub closed
Kids under 12 can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, if their parents can get a booking.
Rotorua representation review: Ratepayer group appeals
Another group has revealed it is one of 12 appellants and objectors.
Rotorua artist fenced in for tough judging job
Rotorua's artist Eugene Kara will be judging the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.
Will Rotorua get green light on Covid?
Rotorua businesses hope today's traffic light system decision will bring relief.
'Not only survived but thrived': Bay shoppers spend up in holiday boom
Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Wordline reports.
Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly
Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.
Why we shouldn't meet sharks' existence with fear
OPINION: Great white sharks might be apex predators but they don't kill many people.
Rotorua ex-pat Emma Rigby awarded top UK honour
The former Rotorua woman has received a British Empire Medal in the UK.
About 50 drivers a month caught flouting phone ban
Drivers spotted eating pies, checking makeup, holding up phone in intersection sting.
Lakes DHB has spent thousands on PPE in times of low supply
3D-printed masks and modified medical machines are how Lakes DHB coped with supply issues.
Fire destroys house, garage in Rotorua
Fire crews were called to a house fire in Selwyn Heights.
Letters: Lakefront playground needs shade for today's kids
Our readers have their say.
New Lake Okataina isolation facility to add 30 jobs
A new community isolation facility was opened at a secluded lakeside lodge this week.
Waterfall and walking track wonders: Where to explore this summer
The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in
'Nearly there': Just under 1000 jabs to hit 90% in Lakes as Omicron threatens
The Lakes DHB population is 89 per cent double-vaccinated among eligible people.
Water use warning for Rotorua as streams decline
Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.
On yer bike: Rotorua Bike Festival returns with range of events
The Rotorua Bike Festival is returning for 2022, running from February 17 to 20.
Vibrant and exciting: Latin American Fiesta at Night Market
The Latin American Fiesta 2022 will take place alongside the regular Rotorua Night Market