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Letters: Rotorua mountainbike trails a 'nursery for talent'
Our readers have their say.
Revealing some memorable and different Foodbank donations
Some different and memorable donations come through the Christmas appeal each year.
'Archaic' mental health unit rebuild delayed to 2022
Construction on the acute mental health facility was to begin in the second half of 2021.
Pasifika team seeks to bring jabs to the people after booking no-shows
"We still push for our community to get vaccinated"
Home detention for 'paedophile' church pastor
He was a former church leader, now he's sentenced for sexual offending against children.
Truck and trailer flip at Te Ngae Rd intersection
This morning a truck and trailer flipped at the Te Ngae Rd-Tarawera Rd intersection.
Wrapping up festive cheer: Gift wrap and decorations donated
The Warehouse Rotorua has contributed to the annual Christmas Appeal.
Revealed: 15 motels in one city paid more than $1m for emergency housing
It coincides with the growing number of people on the housing register.
'A retro revival': How vinyl has made a comeback for all generations
It's not just older folk who enjoy crate digging, but school kids too.
Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
New BMX track helps kids nail huge jumps
Students Daniel Butterworth and Ryan Hastings spent two years creating an epic new track.
Commissioners to decide on future of emergency housing motels
Three independent commissioners have been appointed to oversee a council process.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Kawerau records first Delta case
The case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.
Matt Cowley: Our labour force drought is about to get dryer
OPINION: Government must prioritise home isolation for low-risk, skilled overseas workers.
Reaction to Pukehangi homeless development
Locals give mixed responses to a new Kāinga Ora subdivision that will feature 60 houses.
Salvation Army duo look to past and future
Ralph and Kylie Overbye have been a key part of the appeal but will soon move to Tauranga.
Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?
Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.
Zizi Sparks: Are MIQ changes too risky?
OPINION: I hope the Government has through about enforcing the rules.
Gang members assault Chinese tourists for speaking their own language
Men attacked group at thermal pools because they were speaking a different language.
The 90% Project: 'Urgent' push to hit 90% for first doses before Christmas
But the DHB predicts the whole region will hit the 90% target in mid-January.
Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
Hell's Gate offers free entry to spa, geothermal walk with vaccination
The Rotorua thermal park is opening its doors to encourage vaccination.
'Unacceptable': Councillors blast mayor for Māori ward decision process
However, another councillor says it's not time to 'quibble'.
Summer goodies: Find art and crafts at Summer Festival
The Arts Village Summer Festival is an annual market with New Zealand artists and makers.
DHBs seeking input from disability community
The input will lead to practical actions in the Waiariki Disability Action Plan,
Ngā mahi ā Rongo-mā-Tāne: Lifetime of dedication to growing māra kai
Bernie Hornfeck has had a life-long love affair with the kumara.
Te Kete Rokiroki a Whakaotirangi: Kumara super star of crops
Growing food reconnects us to Papatuanuku, and the kumara is part of the Māori DNA.
Hōkia ki ōu whenua kia pūrea ai koe e ngā hau kāinga: Combined efforts aim to improve wellbeing
Combined efforts aim to improve wellbeing
He pūnaha ipurangi Māori hou! A new space for Whakaue Pākihi
Whakaue Pakihi offers a hand to help traders reach a wider audience.
Paul Hickey: Traffic lights, Christmas elves and Christmas Lights Trail
Paul Hickey discusses traffic lights, Christmas elves and Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail.
Joy, hope and spookiness: Gamut of emotions flows through show
Rotorua Little Theatre will be showcasing Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Coastguard seeks clarity on river bar crossing rules
The Coastguard says changes intended to simplify things are confusing and dangerous.
