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Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense
Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.
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The complete impact of Jeff Anderson's stroke won't be known for some time.
'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay
Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.
Luke Kirkness: What some unemployed people are lacking
Keep trying until it pays off, argues Luke Kirkness.
Have your say on future exhibitions at Rotorua Museum
Rotorua Museum is keen to find out what the community wants to see when it reopens.
'Cannot happen soon enough': Calls to allow cruise ships to return
Market 'disappeared virtually overnight' for local operators focused on cruise passengers.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Chocolate fish, T-shirts and a can of Coke: BOP council leaders' credit card spend
Only one mayor among the four councils holds a credit card.
Got Covid? Nowhere to isolate? You might be eligible for a free hotel stay
Head of MIQ Operations says Rotorua had done an excellent job over the past 21 months.
Jo Raphael: Why I'm avoiding Covid like the plague
OPINION: The sooner we get out of this peak, the sooner we can get on with our lives.
Has Lakes DHB region hit its Omicron peak?
And why has there been a 'dip' in positive cases recently?
Nine new Covid-19 deaths in NZ, three in Bay of Plenty
The total number of publicly reported Covid-19 deaths in New Zealand is now 175.
Letters to the editor: Fuel price hike good time to think about other transport alternatives
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: 'Shooting a little girl?' That is not war. That is a war crime
OPINION: We might have problems in NZ, but look at what's happening in Ukraine.
Oxygen and antivirals: How doctors are fighting Omicron
Medical professionals explain how Covid-19 is being treated and when to ask for help.
Urgent call to give blood as donations dry up in Omicron outbreak
Donations are down almost 35 per cent and 700 donations are needed this month.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
'Even prisoners have visitors': Why mum 'hates' life in emergency housing motel
Has Rotorua's emergency housing situation improved since changes were announced?
Workers wanted: The city where job ads are up - but so is unemployment
The most popular job in Rotorua late last year was for a Kmart team member.
Paul Hickey: Petrol panic, doors or wheels and sweet treats
Paul Hickey discusses petrol panic, doors versus wheels and sweet treat giveaway.
Powerful potential and natural treasure: Forests celebrated
March 21 is International Day of Forests, originated by United Nations General Assembly.
Sir Wira Gardiner leaves 'a legacy that cannot be measured'
"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."
Arts Village taking accessibility further with art pantry
Arts Village to create an art pantry where community can give and/or take art materials.
Family Store volunteer says she has never looked back since starting
The Rotorua Salvation Army Family Store is in need of more volunteers.
Inaugural writers festival to highlight Māori literature
The Kupu Māori Writers Festival is set to launch in June
Magic of microvolunteering: Local excited to share passion
Rotorua's Chantelle Cobby is co-organising a virtual conference on microvolunteering.
Opinion: What's behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?
OPINION: What fuels these levels of antagonism?
Taupō killing: Man admits manslaughter charge
William Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.
Rural school pools vital to tackling NZ's 'tragic drowning rate' - principal
The Rotorua school has so far raised $850,000 for the project.