Omicron outbreak: 9109 new cases, 20 deaths today
Yesterday, a second person with the Omicron sub-variant BA.4 was identified.
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Luke Kirkness: All-out effort needed to avoid youth-crime tragedy
OPINION: Home life and friends are a big part of the problem - and the solution
Letters to the editor: Youthful criminals need a short, sharp shock
Our readers have their say.
Rotorua event calendar 'better than it has been in years'
Those in the industry say there is a 'big appetite' for events.
Fitzpatrick and Nweke lead Mystics to victory over Magic
The Northern Mystics avenged their round one loss to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic.
Mt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 years
A period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu.
Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees
A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.
'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
Live: Seven deaths, 6636 new Covid cases - second case of new variant confirmed
A second person has been confirmed as having the BA.4 variant of Omicron.
'Pretty full on': One father's way of managing fatigue and stress
James Mooney says it is better than going for a walk or watching TV
'Going back home': Former head boy returns to give back to school
"I'm going back home to try and encourage that in the students there now."
'Somebody's going to die': Where ram raids have tripled in three years
Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.
Rob Rattenbury: Why school days are the best days of your life
There are several periods in life that could be termed "the best days of your life".
Reunited! Border reopens to international visitors from visa-waiver countries
International arrivals are slowly starting to pick up again.
Do you want fries with that?: Horsing around in Rotorua's CBD
Three horses and their riders were spotted in Rotorua's central city at the weekend.
One infant, three adults dead after Bay of Plenty crash
Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.
Six dead, 5656 Covid cases today - new variant discovered in NZ
Case numbers are starting to plateau, except in the West Coast and South Canterbury.
Crown agency lawyer says WorkSafe charge 'flawed and misconceived'
NEMA has sought a discharge without conviction.
Teen learns indigenous version of Australian anthem to sing on Anzac Day
She was even more confident singing the anthem in Gadigal than English.
Covid generation: From open world to pandemic - how young people have coped
The pandemic scuppered plans for young people of all ages.
Business digest: Classic Group - helping first-home buyers
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Patients wait 'many hours' in emergency as hospital stretched
Winter ills, school holidays part of the problem, with concerns a bad flu season is coming
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 30th April Wrap
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald
Bell Rd flooding
Bell Rd resident Janet Rawita had her lower rooms flooded in Monday's torrential rain. Video / Ben Fraser
'Never ending story': Some businesses dealing with daily price hikes
'Everyday we get a new list with price increases.'
Mark Lister: Workers of New Zealand, unite
COMMENT: You might not realise it, but many of you have got your employer over a barrel.
Seven more Covid deaths and 7043 new community cases
Yesterday, there were 14 deaths, 8242 new cases and 480 people with Covid-19 in hospital.
Premium birthday: 42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
PREMIUM BIRTHDAY: We take a look back at our best premium stories.
Opinion: Why learning te reo is not just important for me
OPINION: Our "why" is also about our past generations, wisdom, courage and sacrifices.
'Swimming against tide': Businesses get slammed as customers wary of spending
Inevitable that retailers will need to pass on their rising costs to consumers.
'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
New toddler area open at Rotorua Lakefront
The toddler play space has been designed to reflect the natural environment of Rotorua.
Medication 'not the solution': Mum's depression battle
And why she decided to pursue a career in the mental health sector.