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Popular children's swimming hole 'an absolute mess' - kaumātua

Children cooling off in the Waiteti Stream this week have been faced with muddy waters.

'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau

"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."

Letters: Plenty to proudly show off in Rotorua

Our readers have their say.

LGBT+ people face housing, income disadvantages

LGBT+ are more likely to rent and have less disposable income, StatsNZ reports.

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

'We were so lucky': Quick fire response saves clothing store

If the fire burned for 'another five minutes - gone', a staff member says.

'Daunting': First home buyers face record high prices

Rotorua and Bay of Plenty median house prices hit a record high.

Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation

A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.

Rotorua ex-pat Emma Rigby awarded top UK honour

The former Rotorua woman has received a British Empire Medal in the UK.

About 50 drivers a month caught flouting phone ban

Drivers spotted eating pies, checking makeup, holding up phone in intersection sting.

Lakes DHB has spent thousands on PPE in times of low supply

3D-printed masks and modified medical machines are how Lakes DHB coped with supply issues.

Fire destroys house, garage in Rotorua

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Selwyn Heights.

Letters: Lakefront playground needs shade for today's kids

Our readers have their say.

New Lake Okataina isolation facility to add 30 jobs

A new community isolation facility was opened at a secluded lakeside lodge this week.

Waterfall and walking track wonders: Where to explore this summer

The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in

'Nearly there': Just under 1000 jabs to hit 90% in Lakes as Omicron threatens

The Lakes DHB population is 89 per cent double-vaccinated among eligible people.