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Health expert's concerns after positive case travelled through Rotorua
An unvaccinated person was at Rotorua Airport twice before flying to Blenheim last week.
'I googled how to start a business': Rise in people wanting to be their own boss
If you were to start up your own business, what would it be?
Why Caro Grammer has spent 20 years in one job, with few sick days
You don't see this every day in the hospitality industry, especially since Covid struck.
Premium Debate: What you think about Steve Chadwick's action plan
OPINION: Our Premium subscribers have their say.
'Disappointing': Rotorua Airport a location of interest after Covid case's flight
Staff confident it's done everything it should have to keep everyone safe.
DHB ready to step up testing following positive case
Interviews are also being undertaken to determine any locations of interest.
'Two drops of life': Local recalls how vaccination beat polio
'This pandemic can be controlled if everyone comes together to get vaccinated.'
Belt tightening, rising anxiety hits households as cost of living rises
"There is a sense of needing to tighten the belt on spending, particularly on food."
Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album
Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.
Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.
Urgent push to lift NZ's lowest jab rates for new 'traffic light' system
Business and community leaders react to the Government's Covid 19 protection framework.
Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.
'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments
"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."
White Island defendants' trial date starts in July 2023
The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
A bustling break: Plenty of ways to have fun for long weekend
There are things to do and see this Labour weekend, while supporting locals too
Wigs, tutus and pink galore for virtual walk fundraiser
There was a force of pink on Wednesday as people supported Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
How you voted on New Zealand's pandemic response
We asked you several Covid-19 questions about the pandemic. Here's how you voted.
Māori vaccination: 'You've got to get it now before the virus gets you'
A kaumātua warns Māori vaccination rates must increase or they'll be the 'worst affected'.
Read for a Feed project receives special mention
Finley English received a special mention in the 2021 Aotearoa Book Trade Industry Awards.
Cinematic atmosphere and cycling doco combine in Rotorua
Who's who of European cycling traversed rich riding landscape to create film.
Council admits delay in communication on wastewater leak
The regional council confirmed it is investigating the wastewater spill.
Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
Bay regional councillors spent $134k in last financial year
The costs of individual councillors ranged from over $15k to under $1000.
Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023
The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.
Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers
OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers
Not guilty plea from man charged over Ngapuna shooting
A man says he's not guilty of a shooting in Ngapuna in August that left a man in hospital.
Rotorua has a 'humanitarian crisis' linked to housing shortage - mayor
High housing demand and local demographics 'have really thrown a curveball to us'.
Rural wards and Māori co-governance suggested for council
The rural community has pushed for a seat at the council table.
'I'd prefer to live': Grey Power leader, retiree back vaccine
Older Rotorua residents urge the vaccine-hesitant to think of the people around them.
Woman admits at scene to crossing centreline in crash that killed three people
She was driving to Rotorua from Palmerston North when she crossed the centreline.
'Absolutely concerned': Sewage spills into Lake Rotorua
A public health warning for Lake Rotorua was issued by the council on Tuesday.
Rotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premises
One council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.