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Tonga to get new ambulance thanks to Rotorua Rotary clubs
Look what happens when three Rotary clubs band together with funds.
Former church leader jailed for sexually abusing, stalking young woman
When she forced him to stop, he went on to stalk and criminally harass her for 18 months.
Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream
Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Colour and music abound in hometown theatre success
OPINION: The whole cast shines in this musical.
Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?
The hope of mass reunion is here at last.
Reduced booster gap makes 20,000 more people eligible in Lakes DHB area
Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine this week.
How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red
How Rotorua offices are managing the red light.
Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Supreme winner: Rotorua's Redwoods Treewalk & Nightlights
Top prize announced at Rotorua business awards held virtually.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
Driveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yo
Doctor was doing CPR on young boy when her phones and bank card were taken.
'A real nightmare': Used condoms, human poo and drag racing plague Lake Rotomā residents
Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust biosecurity officers out in force
They are collecting surveys and doing boat inspections.
Rotorua to New York: Powley reaching new heights in music journey
At the end of last year her music on Spotify had 7.6 million streams.
'No one's got a cooler school than us'. Brighter horizons ahead for Sunset Primary
At the end of 2021 Sunset Primary received a grant for a new netball/basketball court.
Paul Hickey: Resilient businesses, goals, back-to-school giveaway
Paul Hickey discusses resilient businesses, smart goals and back to school giveaway.
Big Bike Film Night pedalling into Rotorua
The Big Bike Film Night visits Rotorua on Tuesday, February 22.
Lack of lifejackets biggest concern for Harbourmaster
Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says there's no excuse not to wear a lifejacket.
Gear up for Aotearoa Bike Challenge
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back this month - free and for all to participate in.
Doggo safety: Successful fundraising campaign for signs
Rotorua Mountain Biking Dogs has placed durable signs throughout Whakarewarewa Forest.
'Pseudo-isolation' hits Rotorua accommodation bookings
Rotorua Lakes accommodation providers and their occupancy rates are a mixed bag.
Samantha Motion: MIQ's short hello and long goodbye
OPINION: MIQ came to - or rather, was dropped on - Rotorua one weekend in June 2020.
Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
Scion a part of art featured in NZ Expo in Dubai
A pendant light part of a NZ Expo in Dubai has been made from biomaterial made by Scion.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
What's the hold up? Covid test result delays questioned
Why it took five days for a close contact of a positive case to get a test result.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the kiwifruit labour shortage predictions
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Tongan community fundraising to send supplies back home
The public is urged to donate as well before the container is shipped on March 1.
Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government
OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.