GPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortages
One Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.
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Revealed: Most popular freshwater fishing lake in the country
More people getting out fishing in the South Island compared with the North Island.
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Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.
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'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Party like the public service: What councils did for Christmas
Some opted for a Kiwi classic.
'Look at what we’ve managed to do together': Christmas appeal sets six-year record
And that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.
Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life
'Now I live a life that I thought only existed in movies or books.'
It's okay to say 'no' this Christmas
OPINION: Putting on a happy face for family and friends can feel like a mammoth task.
'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal
"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."
Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region
North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.
'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season
'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'
Sleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping woman
Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.
Maryana Garcia: When the going gets tough, the tough keep giving
OPINION: have never been so happy to be proven wrong.
Pair arrested after firearms, drugs and cash found
Men are due in Rotorua District Court this week.
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
How to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over'
'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'
Ocean Billy rides recovery wave ahead of Te Rapa return
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‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes ahead
While one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.
'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crash
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SH30 collision: Two die in region's third fatal crash in three days
Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.
P-addicted Rotorua man pimped out girls as young as 13 for sex
He had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.
Second person dies, three seriously injured in Rotorua crash, SH30 reopens
Two people have died after two vehicles crashed on Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30.
Iconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it back
The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.
One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.
Tokoroa player wins $300,000 in Saturday's Lotto draw
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Sharemarket well-positioned for 2024 after stronger-than-expected year - Mark Lister
OPINION: Our market is heavily weighted to defensive businesses that pay dividends.
Food bank aims to 'show love and give hope'
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