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Govt raised idea to use Rotorua reserves for housing in early 2021
The reserves were originally considered for 'temporary' housing.
Vehicle crashes into power pole in Rotorua
Police were called to the crash about 1.59pm
8436 Covid cases, 18 virus-related deaths
In seven weeks the total number of deaths with Covid has increased by over 600.
Letters: Rotorua a dumping ground for other towns' homeless
Our readers have their say.
Ngongotahā resident: 'We were damn lucky it stopped raining when it did'
It was a nervous night for Ngongotahā residents as the Ngongotahā Stream quickly rose.
Opinion: Abusing people just for doing their job is not okay
Angry people should instead try a bit of kindness.
'Extremely harmful': Daunting snapshot shows extent of wallaby problem
The regional council wanted to show the impact populations had on farmers.
'Gasping for breath': Why one woman quit smoking
'That was just your life - you go to work, you smoke hard, you drink hard.'
Serious injuries in SH2 motorcycle crash
Police were called to the scene about 5.15am.
'Big win' for public say on emergency housing future
Locals can have their say on about controversial contracted emergency housing motels.
Revealed: The courts where privacy was most often breached
Data details Ministry staff viewing court documents without justified reasons.
Flooding now unlikely in Ngongotahā after residents urged to prepare to evacuate
MetService said Rotorua experienced 21mm in just an hour in Rotorua between 2pm and 3pm
All Blacks greats: Why Sam Cane should be dropped in upcoming tests
Two All Blacks greats say Sam Cane should be dropped ahead of Ireland tests.
'Water is up to our knees': Flooding, crashes reported as rain pounds BOP, Rotorua
An orange warning for heavy rain is in place for Rotorua and BoP through to midnight.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Kaimanawa horses: Fertility control to limit herd growth
The contraceptive is injected by qualified veterinarians and will suppress fertility
Ute splits power pole in half in Rotorua crash
Police were called to the scene about 9.10am.
Opinion: Just do something - massacres need to stop
OPINION: US, just do something - anything - to stop the massacres.
'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger
The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.
Monkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?
The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".
'Absolute crisis': Staff shortages hit aged-care sector
Consequences of low staff and funding have those in sector worried.
The bane and the joy of parents: Saturday morning sport
It's the Saturday Morning Sports Run. Most parents will know what that means ...
Business digest: 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards finalists announced
Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz
Serious crash: Six injured after two vehicles collide near Whakatāne
Fire fighters extricated two people trapped inside vehicles following the crash.
Nine deaths, less than 5000 new Covid cases today
The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers stands at 6904.
How a new father saved his family 'thousands'
He and other single-income families making it work share their stories.
Mark Lister: Cut your losses, or stick around for the ride?
OPINION: You might be better off to strap in and stay put through the market tumult.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Life 'going to change utterly': Lessons for people with long Covid
Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.
Bachcare owners pocket nearly $14,000 in a year
In the past 12 months the average Bachcare owner income per booking was $663 in Rotorua.