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Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'
Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis
OPINION: The pro-cannabis campaigners' battle relied on people seeking information.
Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
OPINION: With increasing unemployment, what does the future of the BOP look like?
Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival
First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.
Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali
Opinion: Having a false sense of security while on holiday can have lasting consequences.
Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.
Opinion: Jacinda and Clarke - Just salt of the earth Average Joes
Even if you aren't a Labour supporter you can't not be a Jacinda and Clarke supporter.
Opinion: McClay has been given a wake-up call by Labour's Claire Mahon
OPINION: Rotorua in a strong position for representation.
L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success
Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium
Kristin Macfarlane: New Zealand's downfalls pale in comparison to Europe or the US
OPINION: Not being able to look elsewhere forces you to appreciate what you have.
Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage
OPINION: People who think orchard work is beneath them need to get over themselves.
Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted
OPINION: Our bus drivers, school children, elderly, women deserve to feel safe on buses.
Kristin Macfarlane: Speeding at roadworks is like going to someone's work and putting their life in danger
OPINION: Don't risk people's lives because you think what you're doing is more important
Kristin Macfarlane: Children spending days hungry and cold is heartbreaking
OPINION: Children can't thrive if they don't have enough food or warm clothing.
Adesanya an inspiration to make Rotorua proud
The global UFC superstar will get an invitation to former school's Hall of Fame induction.
Kristin Macfarlane: 'I was alive but I wasn't living'
Comment: I couldn't even recognise myself anymore but had no idea how to fix that.
Kristin Macfarlane: There is nothing wrong with cameras in schools
COMMENT: There's nothing wrong with schools having cameras.
Kristin Macfarlane: Focus on mental health timely in 2020
COMMENT: Increasingly open conversations about wellbeing can only be a good thing.
Māori Language Week: Riapo Panapa - filling a void left by lack of te reo
Māori Language Week 2020: Kia Kaha te Reo Māori.
Kristin Macfarlane: Ignorance valued speaking another person's language over my own
Te Wiki o te reo Māori/Māori Language Week gets under way today.
Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?
COMMENT: Tap and go payment systems should be available at all businesses.
Comment: Teachers aren't qualified to counsel children beyond NZ's school curriculum
Having guidance councillors at primary schools is worth a try for the sake of society.
Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools
Students need help in aftermath of lockdown, say principals.
Comment: The crippling of an industry has a scary flow-on effect
COMMENT: The effects of coronavirus are far-reaching.
Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it
COMMENT: Our mental, physical and economic health can't cope with a nationwide lockdown.
Kristin Macfarlane: How I spent my Lotto winnings ... in my head
Comment: FOMO gets the better of me.
Is 'too much' screen time creating a generation that will improve the world?
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
World leaders need to follow NZ lead on Covid-19
Opinion: Despite 100 days without community Covid spread, things could still turn.
Are election hoardings becoming redundant?
Comment: I've never been tempted to vote based on anything seen on an election billboard.
Kristin Macfarlane: 'The gut-wrenching feeling of violation is the same'
Comment: I remember walking into my bedroom and it ransacked.
Rotorua Boys' High School identified by Apple as technology leader
They are the only all-boys school in New Zealand to be named.
Kristin Macfarlane: The best version of yourself isn't drenched by mental pressure
Hundreds of people seek medical help every week for work-related stress.
Kristin Macfarlane: The youth revolution we need now is at the ballot box
COMMENT: The general election is on September 19. Will young voters be heard?
Te Teko murder accused named
Te Hiiritanga Hill, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Comment: Outcry over Rotorua as quarantine base justified
All we can do is wait and hope that there is no risk to those in our communities.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Kristin Macfarlane: A loss can make you appreciate what you have
OPINION: Here's hoping the community has a new appreciation for what comes to their city.
'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.
Domestic visitors returning vibrancy to Rotorua
Accommodation providers are looking forward to a busy weekend.
Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.
Events canned and postponed - but Bay still eyed as entertainment hub
Rotorua's events industry have a long road to recovery ahead of them.
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.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
Customers urged to be patient as businesses find their feet
After a long six weeks, Rotorua's businesses are eager to open under alert level 2.
Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2
The rules around level 2 have been revealed.
Rugby stalwart remembered as man of principle
Trevor Albert was a leader in all he did.
Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.
Comment: Kiwi musos are in the fight against Covid-19 together
Bay of Plenty musicians join fight against Covid-19.
L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus
Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.
Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.
Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week
More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.
Kristin Macfarlane: Stop the stupidity, stay in your bubble
The actions of self-centred individuals are a real threat to New Zealand.
Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation
Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.
10 Easter lockdown activities for families
There's plenty of fun to be had with items scattered throughout your home.
Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can
Supporting local business is more than backing a business owner, it's helps a community.
'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.
Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.
Separating work from home while working from home
If you're like me, separation between home and work is needed for productivity in both.
No, you can't go fishing in the coronavirus lockdown
People urged to act as though they have Covid-19 to avoid the spread of it.
Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents
Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.
'It was stressful not knowing if I'd be able to get back in the country'
Self-isolating and social distancing - but the worst may be yet to come.
Facing lockdown away from family in NZ
But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.
Cricket comes to an early end in the Bay of Plenty, Central NI
Community cricket cancelled and rugby postponed due to Covid-19 concerns.
He gave up his software engineer career for his sport
And all the hard work has paid up for the Bay of Plenty pair.
Bay Oval to host top teams at Women's Cricket World Cup
The Bay of Plenty's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 schedule has been released.
Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.
Injuries not enough to break talent and bond of players
And they weren't the only Bay team to win gold at the tournament.
Hayze Perham: Giving back to home town 'is everything'
The league star loves being home in Rotorua to give back to as many people as possible.
'I never thought I'd be racing': Rider's hectic lead-up to Crankworx
Today, the Rotorua Air Downhill gets under way at the Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park.
'There's no real home advantage ... it makes it fair'
Busy days ahead for Bay rider Shania Rawson.
Half marathon part of 160km weekly run for winner Michael Voss
And he says he'd race every weekend if he could.
Bay player wants to stay ready and catch the eyes of key NRL coaches
The Brisbane Broncos Hub will help develop the Bay's budding league players.
Bay paddlers dominate New Zealand selection
And they can't wait to show their skills in Slovenia.
Mount Maunganui to host prestigious bowls tournament
New Zealand's stars of bowls head to Tauranga for national fours champs.
'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.