Local businesses are 'relishing the opportunity' to get back to work
After two weeks, many businesses have been able to partially open at level 3.
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Kelly Makiha: Sharpen up, the rules apply to everyone
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Hard road ahead for embattled building industry
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Shop local, save jobs: Businesses gear up for level 3
Small businesses are counting on local support when they open under Level 3 this week.
'Rest in love': Vigil held after Rotorua child's death
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Call for council transparency over homeless housing consent process
Glenholme residents say their fight for council transparency continues.
Pasifika person asked for ID at vaccine appointment
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Local Focus: How this lockdown is impacting differently than before
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30 teens partying at Rotorua flat sparks police action
An-out-of-control party on Saturday saw young teens mingling closely without masks.
Woman appears in court charged with child's murder
A child died at a Rimu St house and a woman has been charged with murder.
Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration
OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.
Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping
OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.
Rotorua students succeed in push for removal of plastic bread tags
Two New Zealand bread producers have since introduced recyclable cardboard bread tags.
Woman charged after death of child in Rotorua
Police were alerted to the child's death at a Glenholme address shortly after 10.30am.
'The programme is needed': Millions spent on free lunches in Bay schools
More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.
Māori Party launches petition against more MIQ in Rotorua
Rawiri Waititi said it was time another region stepped up, such as Queenstown.
Drive-through vaccination clinics set up in Rotorua and Taupō
The clinic is a by Māori, for Māori partnership.
Zizi Sparks: 10 things I love about lockdown
OPINION: It is hard to accept going back into lockdown after more than a year of freedom.
Time to put 'nimbyism aside' and back new house builds
Council ''working from all angles'' on long-term solution to housing crisis.
Rotorua businesses pull together to help each other
Rotorua food and liquor outlet businesses are flooded with demand for home deliveries.
Overwhelming response to Rotorua call for contact tracers
Iwi are stepping forward to support a national contact tracing system under pressure.
'Arrogant disregard'': Rotorua councillors lash out over more MIQ
The Government has confirmed it is talking with local hotels in Rotorua.
Life-saving work continued for helicopters in lockdown
Over lockdown the TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events.
Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid
Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.
Todd Muller sparks shadow cabinet reshuffle
Judith Collins has today announced a minor reshuffle of the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines
Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.
Council committee votes against mana whenua advice on Māori ward structure proposal
Te Tatau representatives said one Māori ward with three seats was favoured.
Taco Bell, Māori commercial build and hotel get consent
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Delta lockdown: Rotorua business owners' take on level 3 move
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