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Rotorua ex-pat Emma Rigby awarded top UK honour
The former Rotorua woman has received a British Empire Medal in the UK.
About 50 drivers a month caught flouting phone ban
Drivers spotted eating pies, checking makeup, holding up phone in intersection sting.
Lakes DHB has spent thousands on PPE in times of low supply
3D-printed masks and modified medical machines are how Lakes DHB coped with supply issues.
Fire destroys house, garage in Rotorua
Fire crews were called to a house fire in Selwyn Heights.
Letters: Lakefront playground needs shade for today's kids
Our readers have their say.
New Lake Okataina isolation facility to add 30 jobs
A new community isolation facility was opened at a secluded lakeside lodge this week.
Waterfall and walking track wonders: Where to explore this summer
The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in
'Nearly there': Just under 1000 jabs to hit 90% in Lakes as Omicron threatens
The Lakes DHB population is 89 per cent double-vaccinated among eligible people.
Water use warning for Rotorua as streams decline
Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.
On yer bike: Rotorua Bike Festival returns with range of events
The Rotorua Bike Festival is returning for 2022, running from February 17 to 20.
Vibrant and exciting: Latin American Fiesta at Night Market
The Latin American Fiesta 2022 will take place alongside the regular Rotorua Night Market
Personal projects: Busy summer for resident artists
Arts Village resident artists - Akoni Pakinga, Kahurangi Dewes-Green and Sean Rivera
Algae blooms and faecal threats: Local swimming spots to avoid
'The effects from toxins from algae can be quite severe.'
Bay principals navigate outside of school learning for unvaccinated students
"It is going to have an emotional and psychological impact on them."
Fun and learning combine: Big Busy Boxes help isolating families
Rotorua Library got funding for activity boxes for families affected by the Covid response
Covid-19: Rotorua emergency housing hotel residents test positive
Report of two Covid cases at Grand Treasure Hotel in Rotorua.
Burning issue: Parents call for shade sail at lakefront playground
Others say the idea is impractical and parents need to take responsibility for sun safety.
Jo Raphael: No special treatment - Djokovic should be deported
OPINION: The minister should stick to his guns and cancel the visa.
Revealed: How many people spent time in Rotorua MIQ
One recent returnee says the experience of Rotorua MIQ was hugely valuable in her life.
Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar
The biggest consent issued was nearly $29m for the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.
One in custody after report of gunshots in Ōpōtiki
Armed offenders squad members were deployed to a rural property.
Ex-Rotorua police boss appointed to council deputy chief executive role
He takes over from Jocelyn Mikaere, who left in September last year.
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
Over the past seven years close to $40 million has been spent on local water injuries.
'Significant milestone': Iwi-led Covid isolation facility opens in secluded lodge
Lakes Lodge Okataina will be used as an iwi-led Covid-19 isolation facility.
'Fait accompli': 12 appeals lodged against council's representation review
One appellant says the process has rocked his faith in democracy.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Letters: We're lucky to have such dedicated vaccinators
Our readers have their say.
'Over the moon': Scholarship boost for young athlete
Rotorua boy Jack Marra won a Nick Willis scholarship for his stellar performance.
Kiwi tourist spending in Rotorua up $8m on pre-pandemic levels
The largest tourism spend earning industry in Rotorua was retail sales.
Extra hole needed to equal history at Springfield Open
A couple of level headed 15 year-olds took out their respective divisions.