Businesses say the maramataka mindset has health and work-life balance benefits.

MIQ hotels in Rotorua have hosted more than 17,000 quarantined returnees over two years.

'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'

Gary Cassidy went from deadlifting 180kg to being unable to walk.

Candidates' physical addresses no longer required to be displayed.

"We always have our hearts in our mouths."

"The workload's definitely gone above and beyond what it used to be."

The city's accommodation will be almost full, Rotorua NZ says.

Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.

This year has been a bumpy ride for beloved local charity Rotorua Whakaora.

Shop owners say they appreciate any help but for some it is too late.

'We didn't know what hit us. We were scrambling for weeks and weeks.'

Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.

"It is like they are focused on spending and not earning."

Locals share their spending wishlists ahead of today's Budget announcement.

But the new facility is not expected to be completed until April 2024.

'I don't have time for that (Covid). I just can't cope with any more diseases.'

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

The new programme aims to solve forestry sector's labour shortage with technology.

'I can feel my head all the time. Sometimes I forget words.'

Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.

The pandemic scuppered plans for young people of all ages.

Plus: A clinical psychologist weighs in on how workmates can look after each other

The upgrade was among $34m of residential and commercial consents granted last month.

Advocates concerned about impact of long licence test wait times on young drivers.

When the director-general of health steps down in July, Rotorua is ready to welcome him.

Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.

Businesses will not be required to ask for vaccine passes from 11.59pm tonight.

Rotorua's tourism operators are still suffering, says the city's economic development arm.

GPs are already seeing a few cases of long Covid in the community.

Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.

But one Rotorua tourism operator says the changes came "too late" for their business.

His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.

Medical professionals explain how Covid-19 is being treated and when to ask for help.

New Zealand's borders will open three months earlier than planned.

But others welcome the move with one saying the relief measures are 'better than nothing'.

Staff workload in the emergency department has increased during the pandemic.

Ray Punter says his work at Rainbow Springs over 49 years has been 'a real joy'.

"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."

Mayors tell us what the mill's expansion means for their communities.

Meanwhile, transport businesses feel they have "no choice" but to pass on the cost.

One family says they will not let a pandemic or a tyrannical despot get in their way.

But Lyudmyla Shelton believes the 21-year-old will keep his promise to stay alive.

An expert says Covid-19 is 'taking off' everywhere, including in the Bay of Plenty.

Then the community stepped in to help the Walker family rebuild their lives.

Lakes DHB says the best way to support the health system is to get vaccinated.

Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.

Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.

Local Ukrainians are concerned for family who could be caught in the potential conflict.

"Hopefully, we'll come out the other side."

There have been 126 Covid cases in the Lakes DHB between November 12 and January 17.

Judge praises drug-dealing couple's efforts to turn their lives around.

Kids under 12 can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, if their parents can get a booking.

Rotorua businesses hope today's traffic light system decision will bring relief.

Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Wordline reports.

The Lakes DHB population is 89 per cent double-vaccinated among eligible people.

The largest tourism spend earning industry in Rotorua was retail sales.

Karen Smith never gave skin cancer a thought. Then she found a spot on her back.

Guests staying at many campsites and huts this summer will need to be vaccinated.

The board's chief executive says there are high mental health needs in the rohe.

Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.

Rotorua MP praises council for granting resource consent.