23 deaths, 14,120 Covid cases reported today
There are 692 people in hospital, including 30 patients in intensive care.
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Pre-loved artworks looking for a loving home
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Arts projects in Rotorua awarded more than $40,000 funding
Artists in area benefit from $40,378 going to 18 arts projects.
Watch: Driver hobbles away from shocking crash after fleeing police
Driver didn't stop for police, then came a cropper on moderate corner.
Premium debate: Subscribers' views on the impact of Gib shortages
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New Covid variant could force tougher rules if it arrives in NZ - Bloomfield
While cases are dropping Auckland remains with the highest hospitalisations per capita.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
70-year love story: 'As long as there is breath in my body, I will be his carer'
Brian used to go past on his bike. I thought, 'He's not too bad, I'll keep my eye on him'.
'Our town cannot cope': Upset locals demand state housing assurances
Mayor: 'Rotorua can not be the solution to homelessness across New Zealand...'
What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?
The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.
NZ to remain at red traffic light, next review on April 14 - PM
It comes after nine more Covid-related deaths were reported today.
Volcanic alert level lowered at Whakaari/White Island after nine months of unrest
The decision is based on the slowly decreasing level of volcanic activity, Geonet says.
Nine deaths, 10,205 new cases and 734 people in hospital
PM to reveal traffic light setting decision at 4pm post-Cabinet press conference.
Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed
The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.
Traffic light D-day: PM warns Omicron outbreak 'not our only wave'
After deadliest week in pandemic, hopes hinge on Omicron slowdown as restrictions ease.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Horrified': Owner in shock after kitten shot
Owner says pet's bone was 'completely shattered' by the bullet.
'Thank goodness': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends
Businesses will not be required to ask for vaccine passes from 11.59pm tonight.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.
Opinion: Violence against children must stop
Abuse of children is still prevalent despite law changes, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Ioane shines as Chiefs hold off Hurricanes
Week by week, Josh Ioane's decision to move north looks more like a masterstroke.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 3rd April Wrap
18 Covid-related deaths were reported on Sunday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Latest Covid hospitalisations, cases and deaths revealed
There are nearly 700 people throughout New Zealand with the virus in hospital.
8810 new Covid cases, 18 deaths - including person in their 30s
New Zealand experienced its deadliest seven days of the pandemic this week.
Business digest: March dip for Bay of Plenty economic prospects
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Special Olympics swimmers break record for Lake Taupō crossing
Two Special Olympics swimmers have completed a 33km swim across Lake Taupo.
Let's hear it for the girls: The women who made a midlife career change
From teacher aide to mechanic, product manager to nurse and more
Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
Region's 'impressive' economic growth hides city's reality - economist
Rotorua's tourism operators are still suffering, says the city's economic development arm.
Police still looking for Taupō man missing for two months
Michael Yewen, 50, has been missing since February 3.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in
OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.