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Covid-19 Rotorua: 'We almost cancelled our trip because of it'
Those on the street open up with their thoughts on the situation.
Covid quarantine: What life's like stuck inside Rotorua hotel
Rotorua's Ibis Hotel is one of two quarantine facilities in the city.
Covid 19 coronavirus: New swabbing station set up for Rotorua
The Rotorua Covid-19 swabbing station will change locations from Saturday.
Person critical after Tūrangi water incident
The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.
School boy hit by car on Malfroy Rd
The pedestrian was given medical treatment at the scene.
14 more staff employed as Te Puia sets to reopen
After being closed for more than three months, Te Puia is reopening.
Zizi Sparks: Return of Covid-19 to Bay of Plenty nothing to worry about
Comment: Return of Covid-19 to Bay of Plenty disappointing but inevitable.
Car crashes into tree near Rotoiti
The crash happened about 7.45am on State Highway 30 near Lake Okataina Rd.
Volunteers 'the lifeblood of sport'
This week we celebrate the thousands of people who give up their own time for others.
Two men arrested after disorder on Western Heights street
Police could not confirm whether the incident was gang-related.
A mud pool exploded in their backyard. The family are still counting their blessings
One year on, where is the family now that lived in the house?
Power pole blocks part of State Highway 30 near Te Teko
The pole was down on the road and the power company had been called.
Letters to the editor: Time to unite not politicise
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Rotorua Ibis Hotel lockdown lifted
The Kiwis at the Ibis Hotel quarantine facility were in lockdown for nearly nine hours.
Person still critical in Waikato Hospital ICU after crash
The crash was reported at 9.30am on Tuesday.
Rotorua unofficial Covid-19 case no surprise to quarantined travellers
Some inside managed isolation in Rotorua say it's a matter of time before another case.
Operation Silk: Defendants in court after police raids
The Mongols have been accused of being involved in six known shootings with other gangs.
Photos: Winners announced in architecture awards
Twenty-four projects have received awards.
Wild weather comes with road safety warning
The bad weather is expected to start tonight.
'Appalling and disgusting': Community leader outraged at dumped rubbish
Shirley Trumper says it's a reminder to people paying others to dispose of rubbish.
Trailer carrying horse falls down 2 metre bank near Ōhope
The horse is currently in an "okay" condition.
'Everyone's feeling very anxious': Rotorua quarantine hotel in lockdown
The Ibis Hotel in Rotorua which has guests in quarantine has been put into lockdown.
Jo Raphael: User pays, but so should the Government
COMMENT: The Government should meet the basic needs of people in mandatory quarantine.
Letters: We let ourselves down in relation to quarantine visitors
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Woman stuck in quarantine has home burgled
"It absolutely broke my heart. I still can't believe it."
Selfless volunteers thanked and celebrated
Mayor Steve Chadwick praised volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week.
Home & Lifestyle show 2020 dates revealed
After months of uncertainty, the show will go on.
Three options to address Ngongotahā's traffic woes
The most council's preferred option would see a new roundabout and 30km/h speed limit.
Quarantine hotels in Rotorua are putting off tourists afraid of Covid-19
Tourists are shying away from Rotorua after two hotels commandeered for quarantine.
Severed hand: Two men arrested in relation to Tāneatua assault
Police were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.
New partnership to save Rotorua employees
"It opens up opportunities to connect deeper with our people and the land."
Quarantine hysteria: 'These are our people - calm down'
The quarantine operation in Rotorua is being described as "flawless".
Zizi Sparks: Rotorua as a quarantine base shouldn't be a problem
Comment: Let's show those in managed isolation how welcoming Rotorua can be.