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Rotorua mayor hits out at Covid-19 anti-vaxxers
An Auckland Uni expert breaks down misinformation about vaccines.
Arson trial on hold during lockdown
The trial of a woman accused of arson is up in the air.
'We've been here before': No panic as major sports disrupted by lockdown
The Baywide Premier rugby final has been postponed but not cancelled.
Rob Rattenbury: The team of 5 million is back together
Opinion: As a country with a small population, it seems more personal for us.
Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear
OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.
Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads
The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.
Mountview Green development attracts 'flurry of interest'
Stage one of the $50m Mountview Green development in Rotorua is steaming ahead.
Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed
A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.
Weapon found but offender still on the run after Rotorua incident
Police were notified about 6.30pm
'Reach out' for mental health help this lockdown, services say
An advocate says we need to pay special attention to our own and others' mental health.
'I want out of here': Lockdown life in emergency housing
Lockdown is having varying impacts on those in emergency housing accommodation.
Zizi Sparks: Op shops are a trove of hidden gems
Opinion: There is no reason not to buy secondhand.
How Rotorua's religious communities work during lockdown
Rotorua's religious leaders speak about how they shepherd their flocks in lockdown.
Pasifika bookings being taken for Rotorua special clinic
Pasifika people urged to book an appointment for a special Rotorua vaccination clinic.
'Rotorua, you are sinking': Data reveals city subsidence amid sea level rise
Cooling magma, tectonic plates and glacial shift are all factors for the land movement.
Ratepayers rack up $11m debt in Hot Swap home heating loans
A ban on certain types of home heating came with a cost for thousands of residents.
Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Covid-19: Avondale College choir attended Rotorua singing gala
Some 350 students attended the events; asked to keep eye out for symptoms in meantime.
Lockdown help: Assistance available for elderly in need
There are difficulties but also assistance available for the elderly during lockdown.
Covid 19: Rotorua's 'nerve-racking' wait as Delta lockdown extended
'It's gut-wrenching to have it again when we were all hopeful we wouldn't.'
'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination site
On Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.
'She'll be sadly missed': Former Kawerau mayor Lyn Hartley dies aged 80
Families of those who have passed have been left in limbo due to lockdown.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Sharing journeys and support with Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation Rotorua branch is keen to hear from people to be part of a support group.
'Amazing and mindblowing': Local para-swimmer on being part of film series
During a new film series, viewers meet Rotorua para-swimmer Siobhan Terry.
Nurturing growth: Kindergartens ready for sunflower project
Five Rotorua kindergartens will take part in the 2021 Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.
Fashion show fundraiser to give leukaemia patients helping hand
The annual Spring Into Summer event is next month, raising money for a local cause.
Turning up the heat: Campfire Cookout comp coming up
Boost Events is presenting the inaugural Rotorua Campfire Cookout this month
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Winter walk, most expensive fries and fun events
Paul Hickey discusses winter walks, the most expensive fries and fun events in the works.
Plan to turn Wylie Court motel into transitional housing quashed
Wylie Court motel on Fenton St will not be turned into transitional housing.
Kelly Makiha: Business event market will sing again if we do our part
Journalist by day, singer by night - Kelly Makiha reflects on how lockdown affects gigs.
Supermarkets advised not to enforce mask wearing, call police instead
Compliance in the Bay of Plenty appeared to be good, on the first day of the rule.
Alleged Waikato fleeing driver arrested in Rotorua
Driver taken to hospital after sustaining 'minor injuries' during arrest, police say