Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?
COMMENT: Tap and go payment systems should be available at all businesses.
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Kieran Madden: Consensus on the importance of early years
COMMENT: It's good to see bipartisan policies on children's development.
Letters to the editor: Hemo sculpture a burden for ratepayers
Rotorua readers have their say.
Turning the tide: PM Jacinda Ardern's return to her Tauranga roots
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals her Bay of Plenty roots.
Referendum debate gives locals food for thought
About 50 people filled Linton Community Centre to hear the pros and cons of law changes.
Cause of bedroom fire in Koutu, Rotorua not yet known
A fire investigator has been called to the scene of a bedroom fire at a house in Rotorua.
Father's Day Funquest raises more than $1000 for playcentre
"The kids ran like crazy to the checkpoints and they were so excited."
Tour postponed and new Rotorua show announced
Here's why the tour has been postponed.
Samantha Motion: New Zealand has enough imported holidays, it's time for Matariki
COMMENT: The winter gulf between public holidays has never felt longer.
Letters to the editor: Affordable rents should be fundamental right
Rotorua readers have their say.
PM Jacinda Ardern makes guest appearance on Twitch and tries the art of whakairo
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dropped in to visit Broxh the carver in Rotorua.
'Ugliest Cup' on the line for Central Bay
Central Bay of Plenty finished 2019 with both the Stand Meads and Peace Cups.
Bike rage: Man 'just escapes' prison for attacking cyclist on shared pathway
The man had six previous assault convictions.
Matariki public holiday: Excitement and concern at election promise
'Most businesses are fighting for survival.'
What does Jacinda Ardern think about being called 'Cindy'?
We sat down for a quick one-on-one with the PM.
Matariki to become public holiday if Labour re-elected
Prime Minister Ardern says it's a way to celebrate the uniqueness of Aotearoa.
Kiri Gillespie: Meth scourge will bring us to our knees
COMMENT: We, as a community, need to do more to have zero tolerance to the drug.
Steamers squad named: New additions pack a punch
The Bay of Plenty Steamers have named their squad to contest the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.
Isolation hotels: Rotorua getting 30+ extra Defence Force personnel
Officer in charge: '[We] are the right type of people to be doing this job.'
'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training
Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.
British Superstock: Damon Rees third overall
The third round of the British Superstock 1000 Championship was held at the weekend.
Drive sober, fresh and distraction-free - police plea as BOP road toll hits 31
Bay of Plenty police are urging road users to stay alert and drive to survive.
Mortgage woes: Homeowners will sell up before bank can take house
Advice is to keep communication lines open with bank.
'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years
Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?
One year on: Teen barber-turned-regional councillor Stacey Rose
'There have been times I've sat there and thought 'should I really be at this table?'
'Body physique': Why some Bay boys are worried
Body image concerns are equally as prevalent for boys, as they are for girls.
Remember milk bottles? Proposed factory looks to produce reusable milk bottles
The project is expected to cost close to $500k.
Whakarewarewa made to work for title
Whakarewarewa have finished the year unbeaten.
'Open your eyes': Rotorua man's anger at city's litterbugs
A person could be fined up to $7500 for littering in Rotorua.
'We don't consent to tyranny': Lockdown protesters march
A group of Rotorua residents made clear their resentment of current alert levels.
'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children
"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."
Kiri Gillespie: Now is not the time to strike for more money
COMMENT: Primary care nurses are vital and deserve more but their timing is poor.
'Emergency cash': Millions to save top tourist attractions
Eighteen Bay of Plenty businesses are in line for funding.
National's election promise: $190m for key Rotorua, Tauranga roads
National's Todd McClay and Chris Bishop spoke to local business leaders today.