Live: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two days
Daily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.
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'Gangbusters': Homeowners renovating instead of buying or selling
'One client spent $650,000 on a complete renovation.'
Letters: Upset about reserve sales? When did you last use one?
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Political cracks widening on gun control in the US
OPINION: Cracks are widening in the US political landscape over gun violence.
Retirement village celebrates three 100th birthdays
A local retirement village celebrates three 100-year birthdays.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
'Schools screaming out for help': Iwi send in kaimahi as absenteeism rises
Many Māori learners and whānau have little to no trust in their local education services.
Drama, betrayal, sex: Behind Disco Bloodbath, a doco 'without limits'
The doco follows Auckland's iconic underground cabaret drag show Disco Bloodbath.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.
Around the Dinner Table: Cafe Lacus' venison burger
In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe
A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.
Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.
Opinion: New Year in summer is terrible - Matariki makes it right
Opinion: It's good to set goals - but summer's a sucky time to start.
What's on this Matariki?
Matariki is te reo Māori name for a cluster of stars also called Pleiades
Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.
'You can feel the aroha': Rotorua Matariki ceremony draws hundreds
Grief was shared and reflections made on the first official Matariki public holiday.
Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect
OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.
Photographer shares Matariki night sky video
Taupō photographer stays up all night to film the stars and the wonders of nature.
Why following the Māori lunar calendar is better than a four-day week - businesses
Businesses say the maramataka mindset has health and work-life balance benefits.
Can my employer fire me if I am unvaccinated?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation
Winter Festival: Local musicians called up for Bubbles & Pop
Bubbles & Pop presented by Le Pine & Co will feature bubbly beverages and live music.
Rotorua rest home implements 'groundbreaking' Māori aged care strategy
Rotorua's Cantabria Lifecare and Village say they will be the first in New Zealand to pioneer a kaupapa Māori strategy in aged care that launched this week.
'Significant pressure': Longer than usual wait times at Rotorua and Taupō EDs
Longer than usual wait times are expected.
Live: 12 Covid deaths, 5285 new community cases as Kiwis urged to get flu jab
The number of daily cases has dropped by almost 1000 compared with a week ago.
National Volunteer Week: Hearts of gold in Taupō
National volunteer week celebrates the country's unsung heroes.
Letters: Council funding better spent elsewhere, not on a new plaza
Our readers have their say on council's vision for the city centre and unregistered cars.
Ngongotahā landslip still blocking, cause unknown
There is still traffic management in place on State Highway 5.
Gyrocopter crash reported to Civil Aviation Authority
Emergency services were called to the crash at 10.40am on Wednesday.
Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million
Wednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.
Teens excited to represent country in basketball
Hana Lacey-Rameka and Carly Ohia were made the U17 Women's National Basketball Team.