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'Nasty, highly contagious': RSV illness cases have 'exploded' in Lakes, kids in ICU
Rotorua Hospital is admitting up to seven patients a day with RSV.
Cost of performing arts centre swells to $33.7m
The project budget has swelled from $22.5 million to $33.7m.
Fun and hard work comes together at SPCA Rotorua
Rotorua Weekender reporter Shauni James experiences SPCA volunteering for a new segment.
Reflection and connection come alive through piano
Emerging pianist Liam Wooding will be performing in Rotorua
Award results a sweet thrill for Rotorua beekeeper
Rotorua non-commercial beekeeper Kim Poynter received several medals for her honey
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates and the All Blacks
Paul Hickey discusses Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates, the All Blacks.
Stars align for plenty of Matariki events in Rotorua
Over the nine days of Matariki there is plenty for the community to get involved in.
Jo Raphael: Healthy homes should be a given
OPINION: Cold, unhealthy homes should be a thing of the past with new rules.
Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show bringing everything under one roof
The Rotorua Home and Lifestyle Show is coming up from July 9-11
Letters: Mayor's 'silly chatter' comments disappointing
Our readers have their say.
Happy tears shed at charity auction
The Rural Contractors NZ's conference had a charity auction for St John Central Region.
'Sense of dread': Families living in motels for months on end, new figures show
New figures show how long people are actually staying in emergency housing.
Thousands lose power after Rotorua crash
Police said a person was reportedly injured but the level of their injuries was unknown.
Rotorua Lakes Council independent review discussion fizzles
'Silly chatter' has turned into 'a dead duck'.
Govt could have avoided motel housing woes - councillor
MSD says agencies and organisations need to come together to tackle the issue.
Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers
Accessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Steam Rollers take the win in sold out Slam Rock
The seventh Slam Rock live roller derby event was held at the weekend.
Letters to the editor: Council review would put matter to rest
Readers have their say.
Multiple vehicles roll in separate crashes near Rotorua
The crash was reported to police at 8.07am.
Three waters reform: How Rotorua rates could be impacted
Proposed reform has support from some who say it reflects underinvestment 'by many'.
Government contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housing
Motels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.
'A pretty grim night': Waiotapu locals urge lower speeds after fatal crash
An accident near the Waiotapu intersection claimed two lives on Tuesday night.
Police seek witnesses to Waiotapu crash that killed two people
Police are also seeking photos or footage of vehicles on SH5 at that time.
Police seeking witnesses after two dead in crash
Seven people were involved in the two-car crash on State Highway 5, Waiotapu.
$84k tests reveal heritage building well below quake standards
Seismic testing has revealed the Blue Baths meet only 15 per cent of building standards.
Further 12 gang members arrested over violent incident outside Rotorua bar
Today's arrests are in addition to 11 made yesterday.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: NZ mental health problem - 'We can't afford to quit'
OPINION: "It's not easy knowing clearly what you think needs to be done."
Letters to the editor: Independent review a must for dysfunctional council
Readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Bubble risk-takers shouldn't complain
OPINION: The transtasman bubble was always a case of "flyer-beware".
Local Focus: Making the rainbow community feel safe in Rotorua
Making everyone welcome to Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill
Production inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.
'It's like a blackout': Rotorua residents fear for safety after $2.6m LED street light roll-out
"It was like they'd just taken the bulbs out."