Rotorua rest home hangs out welcome sign for visitors
Bupa The Gardens Care Home was happy to welcome visitors back with some colour.
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Nikau Grace Chater is coming second in Lockdown's Got Talent.
Govt announces 25 new Rotorua jobs from roading funding
The announcement "will help redeploy displaced workers into alternative employment."
Stephanie Worsop: Neither Bridges nor Muller can win the war
COMMENT: Both contenders will ultimately be left out in the cold.
'Blow after blow after blow' after teen's lake death - but help on the way
Barbara Kinley's son Ethan Fitzpatrick died during a school trip at Lake Rotomā.
Multimillion-dollar boost to financial service providers
The funding will help Kiwis manage their money and build financial resilience.
Wash your weedy waders: Reminder for duck hunters
Hunters are being reminded about the risk of pests in our lakes.
Locals head back to favourite watering holes
Bars and pubs had to wait an extra week before opening in level 2.
'We will fight this until the end': Rotorua Airport takes legal action against Airways
The airport filed an application for interim measures in the High Court.
Man appears in court charged with Rotorua murder
The 59-year-old has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Patched Mongols member wanted by police
The 26-year-old has Bay of Plenty connections.
'Undesirables' making Rotorua unsafe, justice advocates say
"The Bay of Plenty may be safe but Rotorua certainly isn't."
Arrest made in Rotorua homicide investigation
A 59-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Events canned and postponed - but Bay still eyed as entertainment hub
Rotorua's events industry have a long road to recovery ahead of them.
Duck shooting: The dos and the don'ts
The start of duck shooting season is when most game bird hunting accidents happen.
Why the aviation tourism industry needs help for safety reasons
Tim Barrow and Reg Hennessy from Rotorua have told Parliament how they are holding up.
Rotorua moves to avoid sewage disaster
The $156 million, 10-year contract proposal will now go to public consultation.
Kristin Macfarlane: Having events to look forward to good for mental health
Comment: Normality is great, but there's still a long way to go for some sectors.
Te Puia to advertise up to 40 jobs as it prepares to build back
Te Puia is getting set to reopen, but it will be very different.
Level 2 boating - don't be left floating
Water Safety Bay of Plenty is urging boaties to be prepared before heading out.
'We haven't finished': Ardern tells hurting Rotorua sectors
Q&A with the Prime Minister in Rotorua.
Covid 19 fallout: 14,500 jobs to go as Bay expected to take $776m hit
More than one in five Rotorua jobs were in the tourism sector last year.
'Cushioning the impact': Rates freeze and millions in funding proposed for Rotorua
Consultation of the plan opens to the public on Thursday.
Local Focus: Te Puia arts and crafts staff delighted with Govt investment
$7.6 million has been injected to preserve the institute. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Whakatāne Covid-19 assessment centre to reduce hours
The centre will now only operate on weekdays.
Rotorua CBD parking discussion stalled
Free parking in town will be discussed at a committee meeting in June.
Ardern hints at more public holidays in NZ to encourage domestic tourism
The PM is in Rotorua to see how the region is coping following the lockdown
227,500 people set sights on Rotorua, survey finds
Research shows how many adults said they would definitely visit Rotorua in the next year.
Covid-19 report: BOP may not be as severely impacted
The report explores the expected economic impacts for the Bay of Plenty.
Man appears in court after pedestrian critically injured
Colin John Sparke faces two assault charges after a pedestrian was critically injured.
Rugby in the Bay one step closer
The winter sports window for community rugby in the Bay of Plenty region has been decided.
'It trivialises mum's death': Devastated son speaks out after doctor's conviction overturned
Rotorua surgeon Dr Blaithin Page has successfully appealed her court conviction.