Hotel which turned down managed isolation shares why
The hotel director says he was approached twice and declined twice.
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The agreement ends the arbitration process Airways and Rotorua Airport entered into.
Paul Harris Fellow awarded to Rotorua woman
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Firefighters called to house fire in Turangi
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Speed reviewed at Hemo roundabout days after truck rolls
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Rotorua captures the attention of Olympic athletes
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Rotorua Trust invests more than $12 million
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Rydges Rotorua's third managed isolation hotel
The hotel will be used for isolation from Monday, in addition to the Ibis and Sudima.
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Te Wero: Meet the faces behind the garments
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Colourful beanies connect residents with students
Aorangi Primary School delighted with knitted beanies from retirement village.
Bay of Plenty unscathed after Coromandel wild weather
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Preserved sea snails leads to four botulism cases
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Letters to the editor: Is lake weed a Rotorua attraction
Rotorua readers have their say.
17 years of work: City's waterways to benefit from $2.5 million investment
"I haven't seen anything like this before," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
'Frustrating': courthouse upgrade years away
"Everyone onsite knows improvements are urgently needed," says PSA national secretary.
Bay represent! National front bench named
Nearly half of National front bench from of Bay of Plenty.
Expect delays on Te Ngae Rd next week
Multiple work sites will be in place along SH30, between Sala St and Iles Rd.
Forty local jobs created from new $2.5 million Government investment
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Inclusivity is key: Para swimmers gather in Rotorua
Among those hosted by Te Arawa Swimming was a New Zealand Paralympian.
Liam Messam runs free coaching clinic
Liam Messam took the time to pass on his expertise to the next generation.
'The nicest guy you could ever meet': Community gem Sailesh Patel dies
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Hemo Gorge roundabout sculpture a Jonesie Award finalist
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'The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy
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About 230 jobs to be created in Ōpōtiki after Tauranga investment in mussel farm
The processing factory was hoped to be up and running by early 2021.
High school band reunites a decade on - with a twist
Ever dreamed of bringing back together your high school band? These Rotorua guys have.
Weather: 24 hours of heavy rain to batter Bay of Plenty
Downpours were already scheduled to hit the Upper North Island today.
Top Kiwi bands in One Love Festival line-up
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