What you need to know about this week
Here's what's on this week that you might not have been aware of.
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Dance couple feeling more comfortable on their dancing feet
Ruby Arefin and Kirsty Nicholson have been working hard on their dance routine.
'The wrong time': Financially hard-hit developers have their say on potential levy
Rotorua council heard submissions on its draft development contributions policy on Friday.
Death in the air: Hundreds sent to an early grave
New figures reveal just how the Bay's air impacts health.
More elderly taking up funeral insurance amid rising burial costs
Funeral directors are also calling on the Government for greater financial support.
Ian Foster, Sam Cane, or high expectations - what's to blame for All Blacks fiasco?
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster faces an uncertain future.
Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing
One damning moment was the most powerful imagery yet that the Foster regime is collapsing.
Covid: 6223 new cases, 22 deaths; more than half of new cases new variants
Ministry 'closely monitoring' the increase in cases as part of an 'ongoing review'.
Premium Debate: If the gangs don't like it, it's probably good
Subscribers have their say on gang reaction to Govt plan for crackdown on gang crime.
Jo Raphael: Our lives are in the hands of others on roads
OPINION: There's no excuse for bad driver behaviour.
Frustration as Lotto system upgrade saw tickets 'disappear'
Frustration as a glitch in the planned Lotto upgrade causes online tickets to 'disappear'.
Business digest: Purpose capital wins Best Impact Investment Fund award
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'Like a couple of kids': Two distant relatives who are both centenarians reconnect
The second cousins are the only two family members of their generation still alive.
Interest rate or cashback debated as less people expected to own homes in future
Why are people sitting on the property ladder fence at the moment?
Emergency housing motel manager described as 'hero' during fire
A fire at an emergency housing motel has resulted in one person being injured.
Fifth candidate announces bid for Rotorua mayoralty
Ben Sandford said he was focused on communities, building capacity and smart investment.
'Playing is like oxygen': The Feelers looking back at 30 years of touring
After nearly 30 years, they're still selling out shows to devoted fans.
Mark Lister: Will earnings live up to expectations?
Mark Lister says it could be a little tougher this time around.
New home loans fall by more than a third despite bank cashback wars
Interest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.
Bay property sales plummet but 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Rotorua
Rotorua was expected to recover faster than Tauranga, property commentators say
Mask use drops 'off a cliff': What shoppers, retailers say
A mask-wearing survey in downtown Rotorua and what it shows.
'Historic day' as council committee takes step to return land to iwi
The final decision will go before the council, 68 years after the land was taken.
Homeless hotel: Support staff moved off site due to safety fears
A social services provider has raised serious questions about a Fenton St hotel.
'Ashamed' and 'isolated': Struggling families selling possessions to survive
'We need to be upfront a recession is here ... impacted families are battling it today.'
'Hugely important': Cat colony desexing operation on Matakana Island
The 'whole day event' means the feline population will no longer be growing.
More than 10,000 cases and 16 Covid-related deaths today
The tally is slightly down after more than 11,000 community cases for three days in a row.
Ironman something both entry winners always wanted to do
Amy Kalan and Murray Drinnan were 2021's volunteer entry winners, and are training hard.
Luke Kirkness: How the new gang prevention laws miss the mark
OPINION: Arrests need to be made at times, but they won't lead to significant change.
Large underslip on SH2 after heavy rain
It was found this morning, caused by heavy rain over the last 48 hours.
Full of emotions: Grateful and humbled with awards
Miguel Manaig and Romelyn Garde recognised in the 2022 Filipino-Kiwi Hero Awards.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Sport galore, Wimbledon hawk and theatre giveaway
Paul Hickey discusses a range of sport, Wimbledon's special hawk and a theatre giveaway.