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A ban on certain types of home heating came with a cost for thousands of residents.
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Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Covid-19: Avondale College choir attended Rotorua singing gala
Some 350 students attended the events; asked to keep eye out for symptoms in meantime.
Lockdown help: Assistance available for elderly in need
There are difficulties but also assistance available for the elderly during lockdown.
Covid 19: Rotorua's 'nerve-racking' wait as Delta lockdown extended
'It's gut-wrenching to have it again when we were all hopeful we wouldn't.'
'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination site
On Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.
'She'll be sadly missed': Former Kawerau mayor Lyn Hartley dies aged 80
Families of those who have passed have been left in limbo due to lockdown.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Sharing journeys and support with Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation Rotorua branch is keen to hear from people to be part of a support group.
'Amazing and mindblowing': Local para-swimmer on being part of film series
During a new film series, viewers meet Rotorua para-swimmer Siobhan Terry.
Nurturing growth: Kindergartens ready for sunflower project
Five Rotorua kindergartens will take part in the 2021 Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.
Fashion show fundraiser to give leukaemia patients helping hand
The annual Spring Into Summer event is next month, raising money for a local cause.
Turning up the heat: Campfire Cookout comp coming up
Boost Events is presenting the inaugural Rotorua Campfire Cookout this month
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Winter walk, most expensive fries and fun events
Paul Hickey discusses winter walks, the most expensive fries and fun events in the works.
Plan to turn Wylie Court motel into transitional housing quashed
Wylie Court motel on Fenton St will not be turned into transitional housing.
Kelly Makiha: Business event market will sing again if we do our part
Journalist by day, singer by night - Kelly Makiha reflects on how lockdown affects gigs.
Supermarkets advised not to enforce mask wearing, call police instead
Compliance in the Bay of Plenty appeared to be good, on the first day of the rule.
Alleged Waikato fleeing driver arrested in Rotorua
Driver taken to hospital after sustaining 'minor injuries' during arrest, police say
Pumpkin tapestries, yoga and books: How Bay of Plenty leaders are spending lockdown downtime
How are you spending your lockdown downtime?
Live: No Covid-19 in Bay, Lakes wastewater; Coromandel awaits results
Wastewater testing for Covid-19 has come back clear for areas of the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua, Taupō testing numbers, massive queues at testing station
Long lines of vehicles are queued at a Rotorua Covid-19 testing station.
Schools urge whānau to prioritise wellbeing over snap lockdown
One Rotorua principal says the lockdown decision is "unpleasant but understandable".
'Months of work on hold' as lockdown hits busy conference week
The business events industry is again flung into disarray but this time it's different.
"The more times you enter the supermarket, the more you spend"
Free meal kit has recipes for three meals a day for four to six people for $120 per week.
Te Arawa Covid-19 Response Hub stands up, encourages whānau to get vaccinated
Te Arawa Covid-19 Response Hub has swung into action to ensure hapu are supported.
Rotorua businesses are being proactive over lockdown
Members of Rotorua's business community weigh in on the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Tears and disbelief as students' gala event cancelled
Despite the choral event being cut short, Raukura Choir still took out a big award.
Due to appear in court during lockdown? What you need to know
Here's what to do if you're due to appear in court this week.
Long lines at Covid testing station, elective services cancelled at Lakes DHB hospitals
A brief pause has been put on vaccinations while hospitals rearrange services.
Council services during lockdown: What you need to know
All you need to know about council services during lockdown.
Jo Raphael: There's no way to call 'cut' on Afghani heartbreak
OPINION: The Taliban regime has a cruel history of torture against their people.
Arson trial: Crown says cash-strapped woman burned down house
Lawyers have given their closing addresses to a jury hearing an arson case.
Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions
Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.
'Remain vigilant': Rotorua leaders back snap lockdown
Rotorua's Covid-19 lockdown began at 11.59pm last night, amid calls not to panic.