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Surge in empty shops post-Covid hits Rotorua CBD hard
One business leader says a raft of initiatives are needed simultaneously to restore CBD.
'Icing on the cake': Funding top-up for Rotorua museum roof
"We are all in this, after all, together," Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters said.
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle
Without open heart surgery, Kylan Black would not have lived to see his first birthday.
Booster shot for Rotorua Museum and forest development
The $2 million will be used to replace the Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa Rotorua Museum roof.
Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to three locals who have them
Jo Raphael: The creative ways people are remembering their loved ones
COMMENT: The ways ashes can be memorialised are endless.
Pandemic Parenting: Sometimes, our kids have more than adolescent angst
Comment: Being a teenager is hard enough without the world in freefall.
Go Local! Discounted dinner offered for essential service workers
Skyline Rotorua is giving back to essential service workers as thanks for lockdown effort.
Public transport challenge: Use buses while they are free
"We are in times where things are different ... We need to give this a try."
Stars line up as women's rugby returns
Bay of Plenty's women's players have the chance to play with and against the best.
'Nothing if not resilient' divide over isolation hotels
"Let's pick ourselves up, recalibrate our plans and expectations and get on with it."
Letters to the editor: Let's make Rotorua a 'wellbeing town'
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Thunder, pouring rain, severe winds for the Bay of Plenty
Residents are asked to be very careful.
Road works on Sala St for safety improvements
Drivers are asked to be patient and drive carefully.
Creativity in lockdown on show
Parksyde Community Centre is holding an exhibition showcasing art from during lockdown.
Night-time Zorb fun raises funds for good cause
Zorb Rotorua, along with Mitai Māori Village, raised funds for Salvation Army Rotorua.
Business celebrates 50 years of diverse work
Rotorua family owned and operated business Wood Masters Ltd celebrates 50 years in July.
Twenty years of clicking and clacking for those in need
Operation Cover Up Rotorua is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the initiative.
Traffic delays next week as Eastern Corridor project continues
These works were all part of the Eastern Corridor Stage One project.
Adventure inspiration for outdoor community
The 2020 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's National Tour is in Rotorua next month.
Rugby: 'It's time for our clubs to restore mana'
A change to this year's Baywide rugby format is seen as an opportunity for Central BOP.
High hopes for Rotorua Lakefront redevelopment
The council brought some of the construction work forward to be completed over winter.
Road reopens after serious State Highway 1, Tokoroa crash
The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Puriri Rd.
Not all quarantine bus drivers in isolation - why not?
They'll be prioritised for testing if they show symptoms, but not required to isolate.
Zizi Sparks: Volunteers keep the wheels turning
Comment: Spare a thought for those who give their time freely.
Letters to the editor: Make returning Kiwis feel welcome
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Overwhelming opposition to Rotorua wastewater proposal
A former mayor has taken the unusual step of criticising a current council proposal.
'Totally inappropriate' - Rotorua councillor comes under fire during debate
Why Reynold Macpherson has been criticised.
Covid-19 Rotorua: 'We almost cancelled our trip because of it'
Those on the street open up with their thoughts on the situation.
Covid quarantine: What life's like stuck inside Rotorua hotel
Rotorua's Ibis Hotel is one of two quarantine facilities in the city.
Covid 19 coronavirus: New swabbing station set up for Rotorua
The Rotorua Covid-19 swabbing station will change locations from Saturday.