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Rotorua Cityride bus services back on normal timetables from Monday

The network had been operating on a reduced schedule since early March due to Covid-19.

Exciting year ahead for Rotorua's Accelerando programme

The Rotorua Accelerando Programme is back this year and hoping to reach more students.

Further Covid-related deaths in region, big vaccine push in BOP

Today's cases.

Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law

Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?

Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age

Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.

Pedalling in nature: Families can enjoy benefits together

Nominations are open now for the winter Share the Ride with Whānau programme.

Opinion: It's opening time and Rotorua is ready

Paul Hickey discusses events returning, bucket list wishes and 'Free Ticket Friday'.

Plenty for all ages as photographers and authors exhibit at The Arts Village

This April is a month of discovery.

'Gentleman of the law' with wicked wit dies from heart condition

Rob Vigor Brown's wit and intelligence will be missed in the courtroom and boardroom.

Eventual 'slums' or much needed homes? Govt buys two plots for 80 homes

More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?

Council lifts vaccine pass rules for most places

Just two sites from all council venues and facilities will still need passes shown.

Arrests after Rotorua jewellery store burglary

Police charged two men with burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

The Premium Debate: Supply chain issues a huge concern for people

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: Jane Campion's comment missed the mark

OPINION: There is no comparison between Campion's and the Williams sisters' battles.

New Te Arawa natural burial site opens

The Haparangi family welcomes whanau who have died to its new natural burial cemetery.

'Terrible condition': Health experts warn of long Covid effects

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