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Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk

OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.

Restaurant review: El Mexicano Zapata Express in Rotorua

The emperor of Rotorua's Mexican eateries, the irrepressible Eduardo Diaz

Crankworx Speed & Style kicks off, despite wind and rain delays

Competitors took on the CLIF Speed & Styleand the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill.

Lakes modelling: Lifting jab rate could halve Covid deaths 2022

And 100 deaths a year were predicted at an 80 per cent vaccination rate.

'Long overdue': Bilingual school signs on horizon

'It's only the tip of the iceberg to where we want to be as a nation.'

Covid vaccination messages shared in multiple languages

Rotorua Multicultural Council goes all out to share vaccination messages.

Merry and bright: Get decorating for Christmas lights trail

The Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail will run from December 1 to 24

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Short holiday, holiday mishaps, festive events

Paul Hickey discusses his short holiday, holiday mishaps, and festive events coming up.

More than $30,000 funding awarded to arts projects

Funding has been awarded to 20 arts projects across the Rotorua district.

Increased costs, delay likely for performing arts centre

The council says the increased cost is commercially sensitive at this time

Restore Rotorua 'inundated' with support

Restore Rotorua says it has the support of hundreds of locals over homeless housing plans.

New courthouse tipped for Rotorua, but when and where?

When will Rotorua get a new courthouse?

'Failures test us': Rotorua trainer of last-placed horse eyes 2022 Melbourne Cup

"Failures test us but it's learning from them."

Humble horse owner Bill Pomare makes surprise TAB visit on Ocean Billy's big day

In true Bill Pomare style, on the biggest day of his life, he waltzed into a local TAB.

'Be sensible': Safety tips for celebrating Guy Fawkes at home

Guy Fawkes is an annual commemoration on November 5

Young avocado worker celebrates award

She says she was up against a strong bunch of contestants.

'Old system': Some Bay schools phase out streaming for junior students

Streaming at John Paul College will stop from the start of next year.

'We all need to step up to do our bit': Black Power gang members get vaccinated

Black Power gang members hope they have inspired others to get jabbed.