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Plans for revamp of 'hidden gem' get thumbs up from locals

Redevelopment has been given the seal of approval by iwi and business community leaders.

Boozed-up and banged-up: ACC pays out millions for alcohol-related injuries

Fights, falling over and broken glass contributed to millions in ACC injury claims.

Dates set for indigenous arts festival's return after Covid-caused postponement

Indigenous Arts Festival, Aronui, is returning to Rotorua in the new year.

Police seek information about fatal crash

The person killed in the crash was a 31-year-old hitchhiker.

Two Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinated

Murupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.

Terax: Councils shouldn't act as businesses - expert

Others say councillors did their best with the information they had.

Police target drug offending in Kawerau

Police arrested a man after searching a Kawerau property.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on buy now, pay later schemes for alcohol

Have your say by going to dailypost.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

Shauni James: Massive thank you to local community for appeal support

A big thank you to all who have contributed to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.

Dawn Picken: 'I see each meal as a memory'

OPINION: Who we are eating with matters more than what we're eating this holiday season.

The 90% Project: Where has Delta spread to in the Lakes?

The source of infection for the first cases reported in the district is not clear.

Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs

OPINION: The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live or holiday with a pooch.

Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022

Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.

'Already overloaded': Concern about staffing at Lakes hospitals as Auckland border opens

But the DHB expects to be "fully staffed" with junior doctors by mid-January.

'Racial profiling' victim offered opportunity with model and talent agent

Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti, 15, was told she looked 'undesirable' while shopping last weekend.

Letters: Action needed to address road safety issue

Readers have their say.