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Gone: $125m wiped from Rotorua GDP as businesses pivot for future
Rotorua companies had pivoted to make the most of every opportunity.
Covid-19 vaccinations across Bay of Plenty going strong
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Legal fraternity mourns loss of great legal mind
Jonathan Temm QC was a master in the courtroom.
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Paul Hickey discusses weekends, coffee beliefs and The Hits Beach Dig.
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua to burst with colour and unity
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua is being held on March 14 and is a free event.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Celebrating taonga: Children's Day coming up
Rotorua is encouraged to celebrate Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children's Day on Sunday.
Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay
The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.
Exhibition of 2020's 'uns' at Arts Village
Today, "UN: Twenty20 in Review" will open in the Studio Gallery at The Arts Village.
'We have lost a leader': Top trial lawyer Jonathan Temm QC dies
The Rotorua barrister was involved in some of the country's biggest criminal cases.
'Healing to know I wasn't alone': Events to reduce silence around suicide
A Ride4Life and Healing Wānanga is being held to raise suicide awareness this month.
Bay residents evacuate after early morning quake
A massive 7.1 magnitude quake has struck off New Zealand's east coast.
Mayor demands apology from councillor for online post
But the councillor in question says it's a matter of opinion.
Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region
Haley Thomas can't wait to turn 30. She didn't think she'd live that long.
Ōkareka gang clash prompts more security at lake
A temporary security camera will be moved to the Lake Ōkareka boat ramp area.
Gruelling GODZone Charter 9 Rotorua race goes ahead
The GODZone Charter 9 Rotorua expedition adventure race begins on March 5.
'Boozy' business stuck in limbo due to epidemic notice
Ankush Konde just wants a yes or a no on getting his liquor licence.
'Boozy' business stuck in limbo due to epidemic notice
Ankush Konde just wants a yes or a no.
Super-sized stay: A Lake Tarawera bach with space for the whole whānau
This award-winning house sleeps 11, perfect for extended family getaways full of fun.
Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk
OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.
Bay of Plenty braces for thunderstorms
The region's wild weather is not letting up yet.
Local Focus: Cousins world premiere held in Rotorua
The movie of three wahine Māori premiered in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Had a gutsful': Gunshot fired during gang stoush at Rotorua lake
Families ran for cars and quickly left a popular lake after a gunshot was fired.
Cousins film has world premiere in Rotorua
Briar Grace-Smith and Ainsley Gardiner joined forces to bring Cousins to screens.
Marguerita St crash: Three people taken into custody
Some people "became aggressive" following the crash.
Destiny Church lashes out at critics after 'apostle' flees lockdown
Tamakis lash out at media following backlash.
Men appear in court after car flips on Fenton St
Five people have been charged following a crash that saw a car flip on Fenton St.
Wastewater leaks into Lake Rotorua, swimming advised against
A leak in a wastewater main near a pump station is being blamed for the incident.
Grant to screen Rotorua kids for learning difficulties
One in five students were affected by a learning difficulty of some kind.
Gowns and Geysers: Local pageant a new TV series
The Miss Rotorua pageant will feature in a new show called Gowns and Geysers.