Year in Review: April 2021
The Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2021.
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Family time makes life worth living
Opinion: Family relationships give us the ability to bounce back after a tough year.
Rotorua CBD fights 'ruined' reputation as businesses hope for a summer rally
A business owner says the CBD is ruined, others are reasonably optimistic
Why a Bay tradie reckons EVs are an obvious choice
Kieran Oats has used an EV van for his business for more than a year.
New locations of interest in Rotorua and Taupō
All locations of interest can be found on the Ministry of Health website.
Luke Kirkness: Something worth celebrating in 2021
Opinion: This is the one something worth celebrating in 2021- an otherwise rocky year.
Premium debate: Wedding venue becomes 'Covid casualty'
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Heavy rain expected in Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki
A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki, drive with care.
Rotorua Bike Festival rolls into town
It's a great way to encourage locals to get on two wheels.
Unvaccinated tenants who have lost jobs new dilemma for property managers
With supply down, demand up and rent at a record high, the market is stressful
'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign
"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ
'Just another Covid casualty': Lakes Lodge closes under Covid pressure
Owners of a Tauranga wedding venue have also made the "difficult decision" to close.
Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes
OPINION: Not everyone gets a two-week break over new year, don't forget holiday heroes.
Bay waterways inundated early, how to stay safe on the water
A popular place for water activities, Bay of Plenty groups give advice on staying safe.
Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
What were Kiwis searching for this year?
Six new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty, four in hospital; 13 in Lakes
There were 126 new community cases over the past two days across New Zealand.
New owner of large vacant Fenton St motel reveals fresh plans
Wylie Court has sold - but what is next for the big, upmarket Rotorua motel?
'We were as confused as everybody else' - Bay pharmacists on vaccine booster change
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" booster rollout.
'Don't feel like I'm dying': How one woman with stage 4 cancer is beating the odds
Nahne Marsters was given a 13 per cent chance of seeing Christmas. She's still fighting.
Zizi Sparks: How I'm going to rest and recuperate this summer
OPINION: Personally, I plan to eat, drink and sleep and reunite with loved ones.
Staycations, books, bars and beaches: The ultimate guide to a Bay of Plenty summer
Information and opinion: Staycations, beach reads, fish and chips, best bars, and events.
Year in Review: January 2021
The Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2021.
Rawiri Waititi: A Kirihimete mihi to our Māori Battalion of 2021
Opinion: Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, we all thank you for your tireless efforts.
'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.
Pedestrian who died after Broadlands Rd crash named
The man who died after a crash in Broadlands Rd was Shane Oakley Thompson.
New lakefront playground a screaming success
The new Rotorua lakefront playground is complete and families have been checking it out
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Highlights of 2021, summer events and Merry Christmas
Paul Hickey discusses his highlights of 2021, summer events and says Merry Christmas.
Rotorua's club's Colgate contingent BOP's biggest
Rotorua's Lake City Athletic Club is sending 41 athletes to North Island Colgate Games.
Special memories snapped for a worthy cause
Photos with Santa last week have helped to raise funds for Age Concern Rotorua
Science NZ Awards celebrate Scion talent
Top successes celebrated by Scion at the Science New Zealand Awards last week.
Dawn Picken: Celebrate the season while acknowledging loss
Opinion: Covid and life's usual calamities have forced us to make sacrifices.
Luke Kirkness: Stay safe on the roads these holidays
OPINION: More than 40 people won't be coming home for Christmas.
Several new 'high risk' locations of interest in Bay of Plenty
New locations of interest.
Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.