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Letters: Political ideology mars Māori ward decision

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Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB

The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.

Comment: Kittens are cute but will our cat stand for it?

Our cat was the one asleep at the back of her cage at the shelter.

11yo driver crashes car with kids inside, gives cop the fingers

"The youth 'flipped the bird' to the police officer and sped off again."

Dawn Picken: This is weird - leaving NZ in the Covid age

I flip out before any trip, but pandemic travel has multiplied my freak factor.

'So overwhelmed': Rotorua elderly delighted by early food parcel deliveries

There is only one week left to donate to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal.

'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'

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

Quacking good time: Iconic duck drives Rotorua to higher vax rates

Mum got her first dose so her daughter could go on the duck and won an iPhone 12 Pro Max.

New Fish and Game chairman learnt to fish before he learnt to ride a bike

Ngahihi Bidois is believed to be the first Te Arawa chairman of Eastern Fish and Game.

Letters: On vaccination, New Zealand is actually not divided

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Bowls and BBQ fundraiser a hot ticket

The Bowls and BBQ fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua raised $4200

'Heightened levels of anxiety': Student demand for mental health services rises

One principal says students are expressing worry about Covid-19 and climate change.

'Don't Duck The Vax' campaign rolling around Rotorua streets

Duck boat rides, free sausage sizzles, ice cream, music and a lucky dip.

Cannabis a 'victimless' drug, says jailed grower

The $4.2 million cannabis-growing operation involved bogus companies and stealing power

Letters: Council must cut costs amid 'wartime crisis'

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6597 donations: Fill the Bus exceeded expectations despite 'tough year'

The Hits Fill the Bus appeal collected 6567 donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank.