Zizi Sparks: 10 things I love about lockdown
OPINION: It is hard to accept going back into lockdown after more than a year of freedom.
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Time to put 'nimbyism aside' and back new house builds
Council ''working from all angles'' on long-term solution to housing crisis.
Rotorua businesses pull together to help each other
Rotorua food and liquor outlet businesses are flooded with demand for home deliveries.
Overwhelming response to Rotorua call for contact tracers
Iwi are stepping forward to support a national contact tracing system under pressure.
'Arrogant disregard'': Rotorua councillors lash out over more MIQ
The Government has confirmed it is talking with local hotels in Rotorua.
Life-saving work continued for helicopters in lockdown
Over lockdown the TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events.
Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid
Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.
Todd Muller sparks shadow cabinet reshuffle
Judith Collins has today announced a minor reshuffle of the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines
Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.
Council committee votes against mana whenua advice on Māori ward structure proposal
Te Tatau representatives said one Māori ward with three seats was favoured.
Taco Bell, Māori commercial build and hotel get consent
The total value of commercial consents issued in July was $9,378,500
Delta lockdown: Rotorua business owners' take on level 3 move
New Zealand first plunged into an alert level 4 lockdown at 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 17.
Rotorua's Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival postponed due to Covid 19 outbreak
The festival has been postponed amid Covid-19 risks.
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
Lakes DHB nurses isolating as contacts to Delta outbreak
Staff are isolating after being in contact with people from Auckland and Coromandel.
Zizi Sparks: Supermarket trips can be a lockdown highlight but think twice
Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.
Lockdown Heroes: Green-fingered girl's budding enterprise cheers community
Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.
Pasifika-style: Vaccination clinic caters to Pasifika community
A special Pasifika vaccination clinic was held at the immunisation hub early this week.
Get nominating: New categories in local sports awards
There are new categories in this year's Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards.
The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain
Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.
Police officer frustrated with 'long wait' for Covid-19 vaccine
As essential workers, police are now prioritised. But it took too long says one officer.
'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua
"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."
Notice of motion to discuss independent review of Rotorua Lakes Council denied
RED given go-ahead to develop business case for CBD apartments.
Care-crows? Front yard creativity puts smiles on people's faces in lockdown
Lynmore residents have come up with a creative way to make people smile.
Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away
OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.
Lockdown inspiration: Running for Hope encourages exercise
Clare Jessep is promoting exercise for physical and mental wellbeing during lockdown.
Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3
With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.
'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospital
A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.
Trauma and terror: Protection orders for violence victims rise
More than a year since coming out of the last lockdown, the refuge demand remains high.
Police warning: Mountain bikers could be trespassed
Police will be patrolling Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest in case users are flouting rules.
Rotorua lakefront $845k contract variation approved in late July
The money is part of the existing contingency budget.
Zizi Sparks: Lockdown should be extended by a week at a time
Opinion: Having a fixed finish line will be a big help.
'No sympathy': Forest warning as 30 mountain bikers injured in lockdown
Emergency responders count on riders to 'respect the privilege and keep it chill'
Rotorua local election: Six votes for Māori ward voters, eight for general voters proposed
The council says the model achieves equity for all voters 'as best it can'.