Testing numbers more than double lockdown numbers
Bay of Plenty District Health Board staff are now helping with the testing.
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'Even we are surprised': Rotorua's median house prices jump to $487,000
Rotorua's median house price was now $487,000
Comment: A chance to rethink the way we vote
Should we maintain in-person voting or move to a postal vote? There are options.
Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close
The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.
Rotorua Youth Awards postponed due to uncertain alert levels
The awards would be rescheduled to September 27.
Principal upset after youths damage school grounds
Principal says a group of youths "forced their way" onto the school grounds.
Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19
Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.
'Cushion the blow': Extended wage subsidy welcomed by Rotorua business owners
The overall scheme would cost $1.6 billion and save about 470,000 jobs nationwide.
Blyde secures Baywide title in dying seconds
Rangiuru and Rangataua fought out a thriller in the Baywide women's final.
Rotorua reacts to postponed election announcement
The election has been moved to October 17.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown is worst-case scenario - but we've got this
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Car flips during school morning rush in Rotorua
The incident was reported to police at 8.32am.
Israel Adesanya's next fight confirmed
Adesanya, Kara-France confirmed for UFC pay-per-view in September.
Possible Covid-19 contacts at Toi Ohomai Tokoroa being traced
One person visited Toi Ohomai's Tokoroa campus before they felt unwell and were tested.
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Otere Black signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers
The 25-year-old is has been playing for the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
Tikitere crash leaves passengers hospitalised
Both lanes were blocked after the crash and traffic was diverted through Hamurana.
Bay high school bans students from bringing phones to school
Te Puke High School banned its students from bringing phones to school on August 10
Makeover for Te Ngae Shopping Centre
Have you noticed things are looking better at the Te Ngae Shopping Centre?
Dawn Picken: Don't let the virus deniers damage us
COMMENT: Outliers are busy poking holes in the fabric of our five-million strong team.
Kiri Gillespie: People charging on while sick are downright dangerous
Comment: We must change the she'll-be-right attitude.
Bay of Plenty sporting events cancelled this weekend
A number of sports events have cancelled around the Bay of Plenty due to Covid-19.
Covid-infected traveller visited Rotorua and Taupō
People who were at the two locations are advised to monitor their health
Wage subsidy key for Rotorua businesses
News the subsidy has been extended is music to business owners' ears.
Fancy your chances of winning $50 million? Lotto's Powerball must be won tonight
Want to be in it to win a share? Buy your ticket early, Lotto advises.
Domestic support makes difference to local accommodation providers Covid-19 survival
It was very much a "wait and see" game for accommodation providers nonetheless.
McDonald's staff bear brunt of grumpy customers as panic sets in
There has been a notable change in the people of Rotorua since the level 2 announcement.
Rotorua businesses lose thousands in cancelled bookings
One business owner fears there will be more casualties if Rotorua went into lockdown again
Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2
Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.
Guilty verdicts: The cop, the Olympic hopeful and the forged signatures
Rotorua policewoman Melissa-Mae Ruru and boxer Tyson have been on trial.
Tokoroa cases likely attended Rotorua Pasifika event
More tests done in Rotorua in two days than all of level 4 lockdown.
Rotorua sex work bylaw 'problematic'
Rotorua Lakes Council is currently consulting on its sex work bylaw.
'You are at the front of our minds' - BOP Civil Defence
"Before this current resurgence we had lots of hui and debriefs so we could all learn."