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Bay of Plenty rugby clubs to start training and playing
The increase to mass gatherings has been music to the ears of sports clubs.
Fund for newly jobless comes with warning
The multimillion-dollar scheme is for those now jobless because of the pandemic.
Lakeview Golf Club recovering from fire and a pandemic
First the blaze, then the lockdown - times have been tough for club.
Te Puke woman has a million reasons to celebrate her birthday
Husband's response to the news: 'I'm going to be smiling all day.'
Ngongotahā residents without water after water main damaged
Some Ngongotahā residents are without water.
Jailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cut
Judge: Killing "callous and brutal murder of defenceless and highly vulnerable infant".
Garage fire "well involved" in Rotorua
A fire investigator has been called to determine the cause.
Rotorua teen thriving in leadership role
Julius Smith was selected to sit on a national youth board.
Road reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
The driver was the sole-occupant of the vehicle.
Device delivery to at-home learners was 'logistical nightmare' principals say
Students finally get their learn-at-home devices - when they return to school.
Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.
$1m 'lifeline' helps Bay businesses survive Covid-19
Well over 100 businesses in Rotorua applied for the Covid-19 Business Advisory Fund.
'Disgusting' stock theft in Rotorua
All that was left of the animals was their skin and wool.
Our People: Phil Andrews, one fascinating fellow
Phil Andrews' life is the sum of many fascinating parts.
Zizi Sparks: Let's get the economic recovery ball rolling
Comment: Economic recovery is the next big challenge for the Government.
'We weren't planning to have a funeral' - parents remember loving teen
Brayden Wood, 17, suddenly lost his battle with cancer after 18 months.
Rotorua shoppers sticking to social distancing rules
Some shoppers are too relaxed about social distancing rules, say Bay of Plenty retailers.
Warmer Kiwi Homes - thousands of warmer homes
There have been around 2,500 insulation and heating retrofits through the programme.
Bay of Plenty Maori unemployment more than double that of Pākehā
"We are talking now about the new wave of unemployed, not those already on the books."
Rotorua council to reduce parking costs in some CBD areas
Council reduces parking fees in some areas.
Rotorua clubs keeping connected and creative
Rotorua clubs have been finding different ways to stay connected during restrictions.
Honey bee health: World Bee Day
The 'world's smallest livestock' are crucial to the health of the planet - and humans.
'Not a good look': Council building undergoing $1.7m renovation
Some councillors unhappy but mayor says revamp is providing work for locals.
Altrusa Rotorua thrilled with array of awards
Altrusa International of Rotorua recently received four awards and a highly commended.
Coffin club encourages others to buy local
Kiwi Coffin Club Charitable Trust is getting behind campaign to support local businesses.
Lockdown inquiries: Advice bureau answers the call
During the levels 3 and 4 lockdown, Citizens Advice Bureau continued to operate from home.
Healthy community a goal for local woman
Rotorua's Susan Birch has started a series of free videos about healthy eating.
Campaign launches today in bid to save rugby clubs
People are asked to help do what they can to save club rugby.
Mentors keep in touch despite social distancing
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua found creative ways to connect during lockdown.