Covid outbreak in Rotorua Hospital ward forces temporary closure
Eighteen patients have since tested positive.
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Premium Debate: Subscriber views on staged approach to meet district plan
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Fenton St emergency housing motels.
Preserve the reserves, say petitioners
The petitioners are expected to speak at Thursday's council meeting
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner
OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.
SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
'Ninja style' bail checks before police shooting of Shargin Stephens
One officer addressed his colleagues as "fellow nightstalker bros".
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.
'Appreciate every day': 108-year-old shares secrets to a long life
Ella Wilson has lived through pandemics, war and has outlived two of her children.
Green Gang makes big effort to work sustainably
Entries are now open for the Stella Awards with both business and individual categories.
'Breaking point': 'Over-stretched' firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.
933 Wellington customers without power, hours after Transpower warning
Last week, there was a risk of insufficient power generation to meet the country's demand.
'Code red': DHBs warned Govt of 'critical workforce issues' a year ago
It comes amid reports health system is in crisis mode amid 'twindemic' of Covid and flu.
Landfill fee increases: Rising costs and govt levies to blame say council
Rising costs and government levies force an increase in landfill fees.
Covid update: 8028 cases, 16 virus-related deaths including young person aged 10-19
Health professionals are concerned that the uptake of extra shot will be low.
Waikato Expressway speed bumped up to 110km/h
The increase will be in place from July 13.
Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
OPINION: Why have so many people stopped following health advice?
Whakatāne homicide victim named
The assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.
Letters to the editor: Forget the new plaza, get on the museum
Our readers have their say.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?
'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second booster
Second booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.
Improvements to deadly 'nightmare' junction set to start
The improvement will cost $6.4m and are scheduled for completion in February.
Birmingham 2022: No room for player of the year in Silver Ferns squad
No room for the 47-Test cap veteran from Rotorua.
'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'
OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".
Top-notch racing as teams do battle for charity
The annual Battle of the teams event attracted New Zealand's best riders
Live: 5549 Covid cases, 11 virus-related deaths
More Kiwis will have access to free flu shots and be eligible for a second booster.
'That stabbing didn't need to happen': Witness' regret as 'naked' man wounded
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.
Rotorua stabbing: Police cordons cleared, investigations ongoing
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Emergency housing: Lobby group wins battle over 'unnecessarily difficult' paperwork
Lobby group Restore Rotorua had challenged the process specifying separate submissions.
Shockwaves: Fears new build sales could nosedive as costs rise
The housing crisis could deepen and property prices could spiral 'out of control' again.