Five deaths, 8270 new Covid cases today
The deaths reported today takes New Zealand's total to 602 since the pandemic began.
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Air force helping with search for missing fisherman
The Ōpōtiki fisherman did not return from his Sunday trip when expected.
Luke Kirkness: Proactive steps needed to tackle road toll
OPINION: What's the price of your life or that of your loved ones?
Reggae group UB40 to return to the Bay of Plenty on tour
The British band will return to New Zealand this December.
In the slow lane: Driver licence test waits cause concern
Advocates concerned about impact of long licence test wait times on young drivers.
'Pumping': Full hotels and Easter weekend events renew confidence
'Knocked it out of the park': Bay of Plenty a hot spot for visitors.
Ex-drug kingpin on gun seizures: 'The worst guns' are still with 'the worst people'
Gun Safe was introduced in March 2019 to record police encounters with firearms.
Pulse bounce back with strong win over Magic
The Central Pulse have returned to winning form.
Police appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fisherman
The search for an Ōpōtiki fisherman will continue tomorrow morning.
Live: 11 deaths, 6242 new Covid cases reported today
A total of 553 people are in hospital, including 23 in ICU.
Ōpōtiki fisherman still missing, police resume search
Police say the fisherman is still missing as of this morning
Gloomy Easter Monday brings heavy rain warning for Auckland
Rain and strong winds are forecast for much of the North Island today, including Auckland.
Jo Raphael: Why I'll still be masking up in public at orange
OPINION: Covid is still in the community, which is why I'm choosing to wear a mask.
Top Māori lawyer appointed High Court Judge
Kiri Tahana's love of the law has seen her appointed as a High Court Judge.
'Feeding frenzy': Explosion in people keen to head overseas
Border restriction changes have locals looking to book international trips again.
Rob Rattenbury: The case for more trains, and more public transport in general
OPINION: NZ one of a few developed countries not making passenger rail travel a priority.
'Afraid' of rejection: Mortgage lending plummets, tough rules blamed
Interest rate rises add up for borrowers, with masses of fixed loans due for refinancing
Search under way for missing fisherman near Opotiki
Police say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.
Latest Covid-19 update: New cases and more deaths
There were nearly 6000 new cases reported and over 500 hospitalisations.
Covid: 5933 cases and 10 deaths today
There have been 30 Covid deaths in the past two days.
'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available
The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.
TikTok doesn't have to be a black hole your time disappears into
Opinion: Everything in moderation, including social media, says Zizi Sparks.
Business digest: Two new shareholders at Veros
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Cause of Golden Glow Motel fire may never be known
What caused a fire to rip through an emergency housing motel on Fenton St?
Shared racecourse idea spurs jibes, housing plans for Rotorua
Shared Rotorua venue "nonsense" but the club's in a stronger place than others, some say.
Surfing life's obstacles: 11-year-old doesn't let hearing loss affect love of surfing
'You get that sense of happiness and a safe place to do what you love doing.'
Mark Lister: What to do with that lump sum?
Better to ensure your money is providing a return at least equal to the inflation rate.
Omicron outbreak: 30 deaths, 13,636 new cases in past two days
The Ministry of Health didn't provide an update yesterday as it was Good Friday.
Opinion: NZ should expel Russian diplomat
OPINION: We must send a clear message to Russia that its actions are abhorrent.
Michele Hunter: Growing up in a pandemic - what Covid has taught my children
OPINION: My daughter's never known school outside a pandemic.
Letters: More enforcement needed to stop parking in cycle lanes
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Around the Dinner Table with executive chef Adrian Walker
In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe.
Apprentice numbers soar: Trainee builders up 70 per cent but more needed
There's concern that the valuable Apprenticeship Boost Scheme will end in August.