'Better than expected': Campgrounds fill up for school holidays
Some holiday park owners were reporting being almost 100 per cent full
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DHB's $30.7m business case to fix shoddy mental health unit
There's been a priority for a new facility for years, but nothing has been approved.
Go Local! Blankets with Love spreads warmth
The Blankets with Love appeal aims to keep the children of Rotorua warm this winter.
Truck collision on Hemo Gorge roundabout
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Pop-up job shop aims to 'Keep Rotorua Working'
A Ministry of Social Development initiative aims to connect job seekers with employers.
Fears for driver after vehicle crashes into water near Rotorua
Police are at the scene where a car has crashed near Lake Rotoma in Rotorua.
Comment: Road safety vital these school holidays
Comment: As families hit the road these holidays there are a few things to remember.
How long can the travel industry survive with no customers?
Bay travel companies "annihilated" by Covid and feeling "frustrated and helpless".
Soon-to-be dad catches fire in freak accident
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Rotorua's hospitality industry reacts to positive Covid 19 test
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Networking event helps accommodation partners
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Pink brekkie: food for a cause
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Election 2020: Can Labour win back Rotorua?
Felix Desmarais spoke to the candidates at the centre of the 2020 race for Rotorua.
National's Muller meets with Rotorua business leaders
Muller and McClay have been talking with business leaders about the impact of Covid-19.
Creativity and wonder in school holidays
Families have been busy getting among school holiday activities in Rotorua.
First Sport Recovery Package funding a boost for the Bay
How will the first major release of funding from the Sport Recovery Package affect BOP?
Community and culture come together at Tanabata
The 2020 Tanabata Japanese Star Festival was successfully held despite Covid-19 hurdles.
Keeping away winter blues and illness
The Rotorua community is encouraged to stay well and active during these colder months.
What some tourism operators are sacrificing to retain jobs
'Look after people. That is the first job that everyone, every single person should have.'
Letters to the editor: Keep status quo for Marguerita St
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Fiery debate as annual plan, 4 per cent targeted rates rise adopted
Mayor Steve Chadwick says the annual plan is "astonishing" and "progressive".
'Completely absurd': Businesses wary of proposed Marguerita St changes
The council says no decisions have been made yet.
Go Local! 4000kg of venison for Rotorua
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Lifelong dream: Teen basketballer set for US
Nabil Kone never gave up on his dream of playing college basketball in the United States.
Person trapped in car after Taupō crash
One person was trapped and the road was partially blocked for a time.
Black eyes, bruised ribs: Active pensioner warns of uneven footpath
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Bay of Plenty addiction services to benefit from govt boost
'DHBs have worked together to determine where funding would make the biggest difference.'
Local iwi partnership set to address city's housing issues
The partnership would work to address the housing shortage.
Big clean up: Harvester gets to work on lake weed
The influx came after strong winds and heavy rain battered the region on Sunday night.
Architectural designers work through pandemic to deliver concepts
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Local Focus: After 20-year battle, finally lower speed limits for Mourea and Okere
Lower speeds mean fewer road deaths in rural Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
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