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Second Rotorua primary school gets ministry-appointed manager
The situation would be reviewed within 12 months.
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Otonga School board: Ministry appoints manager after request for help
The manager holds board powers over employment, finance and communications.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after clear mammogram
She's backing a call to step up screening for dense breasts.
Where will smokers go? Rest home fire death trial sends ripples through aged care
Defence lawyer says reluctance to house smokers would increase if village is convicted.
Rotorua Hospital ED nurses declare state of emergency
The union said a patient had a heart attack after a delay in securing an ED bed.
What's worrying Rotorua voters this election
Street survey finds housing, healthcare and the cost of living are top of mind.
Why a social worker plans to summit a mountain five times in one day
She plans to honour families facing a challenge close to her heart.
GP recognised for commitment to 'making things better' for whānau
'To be recognised for all that I do, it’s very humbling ...'
Hospice 'still buzzing' after record-breaking $180k raised from dance event
A 'hugely competitive' contest for the People's Choice Award also broke records by $12k.
'Significant public safety risk': $800k repair for iconic archway
'We need to remove that risk – that is our immediate concern.'
Big Labour weekend ahead for events, venues: The race to open new restaurant
The Feasting Fox has opened on Eat Streat where Ambrosia used to be.
Dementia beds full, waitlists growing as aged care sector warns of looming crisis
Modelling says 70 more beds are needed in Mount Maunganui and 10 in Rotorua.
Rotorua Hospital launches addiction support service in ED
EDs are where the impacts of alcohol and other drug harm 'frequently show up'.
Rotorua air cadet to run 42km in uniform to support veterans
Luke Wilmoth joined the Rotorua Air Cadets at 15 and met veterans at ceremonial events.
Choral choirs and Auckland Philharmonia orchestra coming to Rotorua
The public can attend free choral concerts during Labour Weekend.
Family-run car dealership closes, new NZ Post depot to be built
ShorlandAutoCo has been operating at the corner of Old Taupō Rd and Riri St since 1992.
National's QE Health election promise 'a long way' from investment – Labour
'Rotorua doesn’t have short memory ... we are angry that we lost QE Health.'
QE Health site: National to explore new surgery, dialysis centre if re-elected
The $19m health and wellness centre closed in December after going into liquidation.
‘Engulfed in flames’: Rotorua rest home on trial after resident burned to death
WorkSafe says the risk should have been 'foreseen' given he repeatedly smoked indoors.
Rotorua 15-year-old wins national speech title, invited to Parliament
Her speech explored how imagination can foster empathy and hope.
Calls answered: Health NZ approves more nursing roles for Bay, Lakes hospitals
It comes after Tauranga Hospital nurses declared a state of emergency.
Pink Walk breast cancer fundraiser returns after year off
Breast Cancer Awareness Month will also see Rotorua landmarks turn bright pink.
Iconic pie business for sale, 21 jobs at risk if factory closes
The business owner says the factory lease is ending.
'Stoked': Youth tech academy secures $660k funding boost
The organisation helps students who are starting to 'fall off the education pathway'.
'Larger than life': Tributes paid to ex-councillor Peter Bentley
'He was a good inspiration to get out there and get things done.'
'He loves it here': Why international students are moving to BoP
They spend more in the Bay of Plenty than in any other region, survey shows.
'Never thought it would be us': Widow continues husband's cancer awareness mission
'The hole they leave doesn’t get smaller; you learn how to live around it.'
More staff, pay equity restored: What nurses want from the next Govt
Five union members shared their views at the NZ Nurses Organisation conference in Rotorua.
'Worthwhile': Lung cancer patient hopes new screening trial will go national
The mobile screening programme will begin next year in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
'It’s a fairytale': Married couple claim dance victory with waltz
'When we got announced ... we were gobsmacked. We were absolutely blown away.'
Rare bird weighing the same as 'Whittaker's chocolate' in need of votes
The weweia campaign manager also wants to increase awareness and protection for them.
Her husband died at 44. Sue kept their car dealership going for 30 more years
Rotorua's Sue Johnstone shares her story of resilience and running Grant Johnstone Suzuki.