The 90% Project: Where has Delta spread to in the Lakes?
The source of infection for the first cases reported in the district is not clear.
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Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs
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'Already overloaded': Concern about staffing at Lakes hospitals as Auckland border opens
But the DHB expects to be "fully staffed" with junior doctors by mid-January.
Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022
Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.
'Racial profiling' victim offered opportunity with model and talent agent
Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti, 15, was told she looked 'undesirable' while shopping last weekend.
Can money be made from human poo? A council spent millions trying
How Terax became Rotorua Council's multimillion-dollar black hole.
'Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girl
The 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.
Three new cases of Omicron detected in Rotorua MIQ
The three cases were in Rotorua but have been transferred to Jet Park in Auckland.
Reynold Macpherson says he will not apologise for code of conduct breaches
Macpherson says he was telling the truth, but an investigation disagrees.
Heavy rain in Bay of Plenty prompts water contamination warning
The warning has been issued following heavy rainfall
Sliding, flying, riding and climbing - Lakefront playground now open
Stage two of the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment involved a new playground build.
The words a grieving partner will never forget: 'He's gone sis. He's dead'
A man found guilty of another man's manslaughter following a party has been sentenced.
'No way!' - Local amazed to receive Prime Minister's award
Rotorua's Precious Morgan has won a Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Award 2021.
Paul Hickey - Road works, Boxing Day questions and 2021 reflecting
Paul Hickey discusses road works, Boxing Day questions and giveaways.
Exciting new chapters on horizon for two local educators
Kairo McLean will be Aorangi School's principal in 2022, taking over from Debra Harrod.
Packs of hygiene essentials to help make a difference
A local rotary club gave gift packs of basic hygiene items to Waiariki Women's Refuge.
Vax Vegas brings star-studded line-up to vaccination concert
Vax Vegas aims to administer 1000 vaccinations at a free concert this Saturday.
Two local Scouts presented with Queen's Scout Kauri Award
Kate Urquhart and Hayden Swears have received the Queen's Scout Kauri Award.
Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021
OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.
Letters: Warning of nasty shock for mortgage holders is right
Our readers have their say.
Bring a can, get a free ride: Zorb Rotorua's annual Can Day is back
Residents of Rotorua will be able to swap food for a free Zorb ride this Sunday.
Workshops a chance to learn with resident artists
The Arts Village is excited to announce the resident artists for 2021-22
A Rotorua couple celebrating 60 years of marriage attribute their success to shared core values, beliefs
Brita and David Swears' relationship began with courtship by correspondence.
Council deficit of $11.6m for last financial year
Mayor Steve Chadwick said the underlying operating surplus was 'remarkable'.
Black Power women jailed for brutal bashing and kidnappings
Gang women who twice seriously bashed and kidnapped a woman over drugs have been jailed.
'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling'
'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'
'Goosebumps': Passengers applaud as Auckland plane lands, families reunite
Two grandmothers spent hours yesterday waiting to reunite with Auckland-based loved ones.
Rotorua's seven deputy CEOs now have job descriptions
The deputies' job descriptions were finished 222 days after they were appointed.
Zizi Sparks: Nation should move to orange now
OPINION: Businesses are begging for relief
Bloomin' generous: Gardeners dig up huge donation for foodbank
Ticket refunds and Covid-19 impacts didn't stop the festival raising money for charity.
Family violence strategy good sign, frontline workers say
Front-line groups react to the government's family violence elimination strategy.
'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones
Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.
'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'
'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."