More parents switch to home schooling after pandemic
Nationwide the ministry has received 2328 home school exemption applications this year.
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'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ
Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.
'It's my turn': 100-plus attend recruitment drive for $400m manufacturing plant
More than 100 people turned up to the open day at Youth Central to register their interest
Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
Covid update: 6635 cases, six deaths today as some schools reintroduce mask wearing
There are 400 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.
Mark Lister: Amid the volatility, fixed income is king
It's not just share investors that have had a volatile ride in recent months - Lister says
Letters to the editor: Traffic lights will cause more issues on Te Ngae Rd
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: Might be time to think twice about that Covid sickie
Opinion: What's the harm in a fake rapid antigen test and a week at home, you ask? Plenty.
Local Focus: Learning from big guns underwater
Significant funding boost for five young budding engineers for World Aquabot Competition
Customers will pay for hospitality and tourism staff shortages, industry reps say
Some are working to balance absorbing cost and passing it on to customers.
Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary
Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.
Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Volcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeks
According to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Waititi hits out at funding support services that 'live off' homelessness
The move to fund emergency housing in motels for four more years is concerning locals.
Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis
The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'
Film Review: Unsettling tale of fertility doctor's deception
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Open council forums could prevent 'misinformation' on reserves proposal - resident
The mayor says the information becomes public in formal meetings.
Live: 7800 new Covid cases, 17 virus-related deaths, 401 people in hospital
Ministry of Health will release the latest Covid figures at 1pm.
Ngakuru community rallies after house damaged by fire
Firefighters were called around 6.30pm and say the house was "extensively damaged".
Warm wishes: Polynesian Spa celebrates big 5-0
Polynesian Spa is celebrating its 50th birthday this month and sharing its history
Dancing For Hospice and banana sandwiches? The Hits host bends over backwards
Paul Hickey discusses upcoming charity events, benefits of bananas and chainsaw safety.
What is your dream job? Find ideas and info at expo
The Rotorua Careers Expo is back for 2022 on May 26.
Glenholme Primary School 'Whānau Whare' proving its worth
Glenholme Primary School's Whānau Whare supports teaching of social and emotional skills.
Workers faking Covid sickness to get off work? Readers react
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
'Well overdue': Eased funding criteria good news for first-home buyers
'The new caps are more realistic,' says Realty Group chief executive Heath Young.
Mayor's message to Housing Minister: Rotorua homes for Rotorua homeless
Will the Government make changes to its state housing policy to give Rotorua a break?
$350 'won't fix anything': What locals will do with cost of living payment
"It is like they are focused on spending and not earning."
Taupō Legal Corner: Can I date my workmate?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Harcourts Good Sort: Mike's bold brass band revival
The Harcourts Good Sort awards celebrate outstanding members of the community
Waretini lives and breaths the culture
That strong work ethic was instilled in Ataraiti and her two brothers by their parents.
Ancient sandstone highly prized and closely guarded
Many such sandstone working blocks are found throughout the Central North Island.
'Stupid little skits' grows into full-time business
What started as a bit of fun has become his full-time business.