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Arts projects in Rotorua awarded more than $40,000 funding

Artists in area benefit from $40,378 going to 18 arts projects.

Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered

Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.

70-year love story: 'As long as there is breath in my body, I will be his carer'

Brian used to go past on his bike. I thought, 'He's not too bad, I'll keep my eye on him'.

'Our town cannot cope': Upset locals demand state housing assurances

Mayor: 'Rotorua can not be the solution to homelessness across New Zealand...'

Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed

The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.

Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats

OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.

'Thank goodness': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends

Businesses will not be required to ask for vaccine passes from 11.59pm tonight.

'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage

Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.

'Left in the hot seat': Employers grapple with new mandate rules

Vaccine mandates and passes will no longer be required from April 4

'You feel so invaded': Rise in car thefts hits Rotorua family

The car most likely to be stolen in the Bay of Plenty has also been revealed.

Rotorua Cityride bus services back on normal timetables from Monday

The network had been operating on a reduced schedule since early March due to Covid-19.

Exciting year ahead for Rotorua's Accelerando programme

The Rotorua Accelerando Programme is back this year and hoping to reach more students.

Further Covid-related deaths in region, big vaccine push in BOP

Today's cases.

Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law

Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?

Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age

Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.

Pedalling in nature: Families can enjoy benefits together

Nominations are open now for the winter Share the Ride with Whānau programme.