'A second pandemic': $40m spent on mental health services
The board's chief executive says there are high mental health needs in the rohe.
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Covid-19 case in Rotorua school community
The Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.
Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB
The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.
Comment: Kittens are cute but will our cat stand for it?
Our cat was the one asleep at the back of her cage at the shelter.
11yo driver crashes car with kids inside, gives cop the fingers
"The youth 'flipped the bird' to the police officer and sped off again."
Dawn Picken: This is weird - leaving NZ in the Covid age
I flip out before any trip, but pandemic travel has multiplied my freak factor.
'So overwhelmed': Rotorua elderly delighted by early food parcel deliveries
There is only one week left to donate to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal.
'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'
Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.
Quacking good time: Iconic duck drives Rotorua to higher vax rates
Mum got her first dose so her daughter could go on the duck and won an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it
'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.
Rotorua Hospital reopens for visitors but with conditions
Visiting hours are 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm.
Felix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'
Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.
'Significant delays' on SH5 Rotorua appear to have eased
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and delay their travel if possible.
Luke Kirkness: The housing market is tough but rocks and cardboard are plenty
Opinion: Things are looking grim for first-home buyers but there are a few options.
Local Queen's Birthday Honours recipient recognised
A local Fire and Emergency NZ personnel was presented with Queen's Birthday Honours.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fill the Bus spirit, farewelling Sky TV, giveaways
Paul Hickey discusses Fill the Bus fun, cancelling Sky TV and Christmas giveaways.
Talented children to see winning designs on truck fleet
Seven designs by local kids will adorn the Rotorua rubbish and recycling trucks in 2022.
Looking ahead to 'bright 2022' for local performing arts
Next year is shaping up to be a bright one for local performing arts, after a tough 2021.
New Fish and Game chairman learnt to fish before he learnt to ride a bike
Ngahihi Bidois is believed to be the first Te Arawa chairman of Eastern Fish and Game.
Letters: On vaccination, New Zealand is actually not divided
Our readers have their say.
Bowls and BBQ fundraiser a hot ticket
The Bowls and BBQ fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua raised $4200
'Heightened levels of anxiety': Student demand for mental health services rises
One principal says students are expressing worry about Covid-19 and climate change.
'Don't Duck The Vax' campaign rolling around Rotorua streets
Duck boat rides, free sausage sizzles, ice cream, music and a lucky dip.
Cannabis a 'victimless' drug, says jailed grower
The $4.2 million cannabis-growing operation involved bogus companies and stealing power
6597 donations: Fill the Bus exceeded expectations despite 'tough year'
The Hits Fill the Bus appeal collected 6567 donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
'Industrial scale': Key player in $4.2m cannabis growing syndicate jailed
Tony Herbert was one of the masterminds behind a cannabis-growing syndicate.
Treewalk's new lantern a beacon of hope
A 9m light installation at Redwoods Treewalk hopes to bring hope for Christmas
Thurston humbled by NZer of the Year nomination
Rotorua has two semi-finalists in the running to be NZer of the Year.
Letters: If I won Lotto, here's what I'd do for Rotorua
Our readers have their say.
Comment: Luxon needs true-blue leadership, not a political makeover
OPINION: Time will tell if Christopher Luxon has what it takes to take on Jacinda Ardern
Rotorua sex toy thief jailed for 'crime spree'
Homeowners feel "utterly betrayed" after being targeted in meth-fuelled crime spree.
Rotorua's generosity fills bus for Salvation Army Foodbank
Rotorua's generosity shone as The Hits Fill the Bus took place for its seventh year.