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Isolation hotel staff praised as 'Kiwi heroes'
Members of the Rotorua community have also reached out to those inside to offer support.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Hawke's Bay: Serial groper Jason Trembath denied parole
Jason Trembath was a successful business manager and rep cricketer.
Rotorua isolation hotel evacuated
Firefighters donned extra protective gear to enter hotel.
'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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Covid quarantine: What life's like stuck inside Rotorua hotel
Rotorua's Ibis Hotel is one of two quarantine facilities in the city.
Person critical after Tūrangi water incident
The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.
A mud pool exploded in their backyard. The family are still counting their blessings
One year on, where is the family now that lived in the house?
Covid-19: Lockdown lifted at Rotorua's Ibis Hotel
The lockdown was lifted after 7pm after health officials deemed the hotel to be safe.
Rotorua Ibis Hotel lockdown lifted
The Kiwis at the Ibis Hotel quarantine facility were in lockdown for nearly nine hours.
Rotorua unofficial Covid-19 case no surprise to quarantined travellers
Some inside managed isolation in Rotorua say it's a matter of time before another case.
'Everyone's feeling very anxious': Rotorua quarantine hotel in lockdown
The Ibis Hotel in Rotorua which has guests in quarantine has been put into lockdown.
Woman stuck in quarantine has home burgled
"It absolutely broke my heart. I still can't believe it."
Quarantine hotels in Rotorua are putting off tourists afraid of Covid-19
Tourists are shying away from Rotorua after two hotels commandeered for quarantine.
Severed hand: Two men arrested in relation to Tāneatua assault
Police were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.
Quarantine hysteria: 'These are our people - calm down'
The quarantine operation in Rotorua is being described as "flawless".
How is Toi Ohomai financially placed for the year ahead?
The latest annual report state a net deficit of $4m for 2019.
Inside the 'awful' quarantine bus ride to Rotorua
It was the last thing weary travellers were expecting.
Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital
A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.
Go Local: Q&A with Rotorua's Strangely Arousing
The Rotorua five-piece have released their new song, Rain.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Police shooting: Frustration as slain officer's family quarantined out of town
Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral likely to be delayed because of Covid quarantine rules.
Angry travellers sent to Rotorua at last minute for quarantine
Rotorua has been added as a new hub for managed quarantine.
Petition against stockcar club's Confederate emblem gathers support
The club secretary rejected the petition founder's request for "constructive dialogue".
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter
Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".
Innocent teen shot at twice by gunman in car
A man in a red hoodie fired a gun twice at an innocent teen as he drove home from work.