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Kiri Gillespie: The museum lesson Tauranga could learn from Rotorua

Opinion: Rotorua has a great museum culture while Tauranga doesn't even have a museum.

Report reveals how Bay councils rate themselves and what they could do better

The review comes as 30 per cent of survey respondents say they're confident in councils.

Seventeen schools in Bay of Plenty manage Covid-19 cases

More than 40 students at a Rotorua secondary school have been deemed close contacts.

Omicron phase 2 little relief for businesses struggling in red

Fears a major outbreak could see Rotorua shutting down like Queenstown.

Test results show elevated levels of bacteria at wastewater overflow-impacted site

Test results show elevated levels of bacteria at Rotorua wastewater overflow-impacted site

Premium Debate: Rainbow Springs proposed to close

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Zizi Sparks: Why those opposed to compulsory te reo in schools miss the point

Opinion: There are more pros than cons to studying te reo.

Rotorua Olympian receives honour of a lifetime

Sandford has advocated to make "sure athletes have a strong voice at the table".

Midwife shortage: Union fears Omicron may add to staffing struggle

Five women moved out after a hospital left with one duty midwife, backed by a team

Cyclone Dovi: Thousands still without power across region, top gusts revealed

Thousands of homes are without power.

Not 'little moggies': Conservation trusts frustrated by feral cat numbers

Feral cats have been causing strife for Bay of Plenty conservationists.

Truck and trailer rolled into river at Waioeka Gorge injuring one person seriously

One person was taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious injuries.

Couple married 70 years share their success secrets

Plus ideas for how to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone

Wastewater overflow may have entered three Rotorua streams - council

Residents are to avoid recreation/swimming at the streams until the all-clear is given.

Dawn Picken: A message for singles before V-day

OPINION: Some of us are giving Cupid a break this Valentine's Day.

Less shame and better attendance; Bay of Plenty schools supportive of free period products

Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.

Carmen Hall: Let's make period undies available in schools free

Poor access to period products can affect students' attendance and engagement at school.

'Your house is on fire': Blaze destroys family's Mamaku home

Then the community stepped in to help the Walker family rebuild their lives.