Lockdown hangover: Hundreds of Lakes operations backed up
But 738 surgeries were still performed despite tough isolation period.
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'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
Letters: Why are we quibbling about a few dollars for closure?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
Cycling event to boost Taupō's recovery
The BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge will be taking place as planned.
$17 million Te Ngae Rd project back under way
It is part of a $24 million programme to transform Rotorua's central and eastern corridors
Chiefs celebrate women in rugby with jersey donation
The Chiefs will run out in a limited edition jersey against the Highlanders this weekend.
55 years of fear: Why one woman can finally sleep peacefully at night
There have been about 30 car crashes at a Rotorua property.
Decades of fighting: Speed limit reductions welcomed by Rotorua communities
Speed limit reductions were coming in for both Waiotapu and Okere Falls.
Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons
COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.
Region's road toll climbs despite lockdown
The 2020 grim road toll has climbed to 19 in the Bay of Plenty district.
Lotto struck in Rotorua! Where the winning ticket was sold
At Alert Level 1, all Lotto retail stores were re-open.
Fenton Park properties without water after main break
The water was expected to be off for two hours while crews worked to get it repaired.
Jo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisis
COMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.
Bryan Gould: Government had temerity to stick to its guns
COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.
'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
Controversial sculpture inches closer to completion
But when it will be installed has yet to be revealed.
Rotorua cold and flu cases see huge drop
Health professionals are noticing a quiet start to the cold and flu season.
Great scoot: Lime e-scooter trial planned for Rotorua
The e-scooters were banned from Auckland seven months ago, amid safety concerns.
National Party leader Todd Muller has minor surgery
It comes as the Prime Minister was busy in his own Bay of Plenty territory.
Speed limit reduction announced for dangerous stretch of road
From Monday, July 6, the permanent speed limit through Waiotapu will be 80km/h.
Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash near Whakatāne
One person died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
Two people injured, one critical, in crash near Rotorua
Initially one person was trapped in the vehicle.
Cricketer on Black Lives Matter: I acted when I was abused in NZ
Jofra Archer says he always been an advocate of speaking out against inequality.
What does alert level 1 mean for Rotorua?
New Zealand has moved to alert level 1, now the economy rebuild really begins.
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
Who will stand if there's a by-election?
Who is keen to stand again for the council should there be a by-election?
Trust buys staff Rotorua holiday home to show appreciation
The trust says it hopes other companies will look at new ways to support employees.
Bay businesses and sports clubs poised for alert level 1 move
The Government's extended wage subsidy scheme is helping Rotorua businesses keep afloat.
Helping Hand: Almost $250,000 to local sport
More than 80 BOP sporting organisations have dipped into the Community Resilience Fund.
Local food charities benefit from $1 million supermarket donation
Most of the donation was to go to 35 different food welfare and rescue charities.
Why Tania Tapsell chose National and where does it leave Rotorua
Tania Tapsell makes her National political move.