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Awareness and charity: Twins all smiles after Big Shave
Twins India and Alicia Heron have shaved their hair for kids' arthritis.
'Rewarding and exciting': Med students assist vaccination efforts
The medical students lent a hand at the Te Arawa drive-thru vaccination clinic last month.
New life to pre-loved clothing: Fashion show charity event
Recycle the Runway is later this year and will recycle pre-loved clothing items.
'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change
It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.
Lakes DHB 'prepared' after Covid-19 case in Katikati
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Lakes DHB on high alert after Katikati case
The chief executive says medical staff and facilities are ready for what might come.
No excuses not to read
Opinion: Reading books doesn't need to be a chore or time-consuming.
Resident group wants commissioner to assess emergency housing consents
A group of Rotorua residents are opposing emergency housing, but what's the solution?
The 90% Project: Lakefront suburb is Lakes' most vaccinated spot
But the vaccination roll-out in the Lakes District still has a way to go.
No Covid case in Rotorua - DHB
But if you're worried, get vaccinated - no appointment needed.
Teens fastest to vaccinate nationally but Rotorua lagging
The race is on for 90 per cent of the eligible population to get vaccinated.
Local Focus: You're being laser-scanned from above
Unison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
Jo Raphael: Good to see Govt working with Māori and Pasifika
OPINION: Give vulnerable communities the support they need to raise vaccination rates.
Bilingual news section, Kāhu ki Rotorua, about to be launched
The Rotorua Weekender won New Zealand on Air funding to produce a bilingual news section
Honour to share story as a Māori woman scientist in NZ
Soltice Morrison returned to her home town for the filming of a documentary series
Good riddance to rubbish: Rotorua city cleanup event
A Rotorua city cleanup is being held by the Miss Rotorua Foundation on October 16
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Bond movie excitement and Trunk or Treat Halloween
Paul Hickey discusses new James Bond movie excitement and Halloween fun for families.
Hospital could struggle to cope with possible arrival of Delta if not enough people vaccinated
"It is possible to overwhelm our services if there are large numbers of positive cases."
Rotorua 'deteriorating': Group confronts council over transitional housing
A group of Rotorua residents are fighting plans to create more housing for the homeless.
One dead after milk tanker and car collide near Rotorua
Highway expected to remain closed between Oxford and Matahi roads for some time.
Skypath scraps could fund regional roads
Can the Government's trash be turned into local government treasure?
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.
Police name teen who died in Rotorua crash
19-year-old Joshua Heath died after a vehicle struck a Rotorua streetlight.
'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed
Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.
Hopes remain high for postponed Bay of Plenty Rally
The rally has been postponed to Sunday, November 21.
Tourism boss 'sorry' after comments on Rotorua accommodation issues cause upset
But the prospect has been met with stiff resistance and surprise from Rotorua leaders.
'Black Mirror stuff': Fighting social media misinformation amid the pandemic
Social media users and experts weigh in on how to sort fact from fiction online.
Closing meetings 'sends the wrong signal'
The council says it is 'erring on the side of caution'.
Covid in Waikato: Rotorua school rugby group took weekend trip to Kawhia
There are new cases in Kawhia and Cambridge.
Rotorua Lakes Council 'temporarily' closes meetings to public
The council says it is 'erring on the side of caution'.
Couple expecting triplets back home but still face tough choice
Covid-19 border restrictions mean expectant father Kelvin Acutt faces a hard choice.