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Government invests $1.5 million in Rotorua's QE Health
The funding will be taken out of the Provincial Growth Fund.
Brrrr! Temperatures plummet across the region
Ice and frost were seen across the Bay of Plenty this morning.
School holiday events beyond our bubbles
There is plenty on offer in Rotorua for the July school holidays.
School celebrates essential workers and gets active
Ngongotahā Primary School was buzzing as it completed a walk-a-thon.
'We need a Commissioner for Seniors,' minister says
Grey Power members heard from Seniors Minister Tracey Martin today.
Car smashes in Rotorua Aquatic Centre doors
It had been reported it to police and officers had been around to investigate.
Scene guard in place after Fordland's fire
A scene guard has been in place overnight after a small house fire in Fordlands.
Clothing retailer Lower comes to Rotorua, cafe owners expand
More positive stories are coming out of the business sector post-Covid.
'Wholesale reconfiguration' of Rotorua CBD to be considered
What the council may do to revive the city centre.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown sadness turns to gladness
COMMENT: Local tourist attractions need our support.
Waimana Gorge road reopens after large slip
It was restricted to one lane overnight before reopening fully today.
Minister unveils new learning support platform
The register will help make sure the kids who need help get it.
Wheels whirr at bike track opening for school
Rotorua Primary School celebrated the grand opening of its Bike Track and Trail.
Terrace Airside spreads wings at Rotorua Airport
"It's given us a focus through some quite difficult times over the last few months."
Bay of Plenty senior rugby league draw
Bay of Plenty rugby league kicks off this weekend.
300 jobs, 1100 new homes possible after project's $55m Govt boost
It is the first of the Bay's shovel-ready projects to receive funding.
Uber Eats launches in Rotorua! Check out what's on offer
The app launched in Rotorua today.
Hundreds of jobs and homes: Rotorua scores $55m in Government funding
An estimated 300 local jobs were expected to be created from the development.
Isolation hotel staff praised as 'Kiwi heroes'
Members of the Rotorua community have also reached out to those inside to offer support.
Uber Eats launches in Rotorua
The app allows customers to order food straight to their door.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Rates rises - what the council could do now
A councillor was formally asked to remove himself from Annual Plan deliberations.
'I will not be silenced': councillor's code of conduct investigation revealed
The five complaints stemmed from Facebook posts.
Hawke's Bay: Serial groper Jason Trembath denied parole
Jason Trembath was a successful business manager and rep cricketer.
Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund opens for applications
"We want to encourage the making of classical music by our young people."
Five-star Pullman reopening after redundancies
The hotel with 130 rooms and suites employed close to 100 staff after opening in January.
Youth charged after armed robbery at Springfield Superette
The youth will appear in Rotorua Youth Court today.
Truck crash blocks lane on State Highway 1 near Taupō
The blockage may cause minor disruptions.
House 'extensively damaged' in Fordlands fire
Two fire trucks worked to extinguish the fire.
How did Covid-19 affect house prices?
Rotorua was the best faring area and has a 'bright outlook'.
Deputy PM supports managed isolation in Rotorua
Looking after New Zealanders coming home is a 'shared burden'.
Comment: Government investment great but what about Tauranga?
Comment: Of the $12.35m invested in the region over the weekend, Tauranga saw $660k.