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Live: 15,250 community cases, 22 deaths, 830 in hospital
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield released the latest numbers at 1pm.
An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
Tremains Taupō scores Top Office honour
It's the first time the award has gone to an office outside of Hawke's Bay
Letters: Petrol station encounter shows reality of Fenton St issues
Our readers have their say.
'Declared insolvent 3 times': Protest donations go to account of man with debt
'An exceptionally bad tenant' - landlord
'Why can't they work a little longer?': Locals discuss NZ Super eligibility
Experts butted heads on the subject, now Bay of Plenty locals put their thoughts forward.
Disc Golf Classic: 160 players, from professionals to enthusiasts
The annual disc golf event is in its 20th year.
White Island survivor's touching message to her mum
Young Aussie eruption survivor pays tribute in an emotional video.
Forget 'bikinis and Barbie dolls': Beauty pageant returns with a makeover
'We're modernising - it's 2022.'
Jewellery store owner says burglary is more grief on top of hard times
Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.
'The lifeblood of the community': New organisation to support volunteers
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō could change the face of volunteer work in the district
Donated fairy lights help beautify Taupō
Fairy lights wrapped around trees at roundabouts are one of many ongoing projects.
'Gentleman of the law' with wicked wit dies from heart condition
Rob Vigor Brown's wit and intelligence will be missed in the courtroom and boardroom.
From 111 response to leading Taupō District Police
New Taupō Police area commander is humbled to have been chosen for top position.
Quiet achiever finishes ninth out of 200,000 in language competition
Tauhara College placed 11th in New Zealand in an international language competition.
Eventual 'slums' or much needed homes? Govt buys two plots for 80 homes
More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 30th March Wrap
Chris Hipkins announced a new initiative aimed at improving access to rapid-antigen testing to people in rural areas. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Council lifts vaccine pass rules for most places
Just two sites from all council venues and facilities will still need passes shown.
15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changes
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
Arrests after Rotorua jewellery store burglary
Police charged two men with burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Stoat tail trout fishing flies fund trapping projects
Didymo Dave has been busy crafting fishing flies out of stoat tails for a good cause.
The Premium Debate: Supply chain issues a huge concern for people
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Zoe Hunter: Easing of mandates could get messy for Bay workforce
OPINION: The bumpy Covid road is one we have navigated before and we can do it again.
Thieves hit another jewellery store in BOP
Latest break-in comes after Rotorua store was targeted this week.
'Bizarre' strategy leaves ratepayers out of pocket over scout den rental
The council voted last week to enter into a lease agreement with the owners.
Opinion: Jane Campion's comment missed the mark
OPINION: There is no comparison between Campion's and the Williams sisters' battles.
New Te Arawa natural burial site opens
The Haparangi family welcomes whanau who have died to its new natural burial cemetery.
160 in a month: Warning as vehicle thefts increase in Rotorua
Police have released prevention advice.
'Terrible condition': Health experts warn of long Covid effects
GPs are already seeing a few cases of long Covid in the community.
Grab your gumboots, it's planting season
Greening Taupō has a busy calendar of planting planned this year.
Grand Theft Loader: Man who stole 20-tonne loader to ram raid bank imprisoned
Keelin Ruru stole a 20-tonne loader to ram-raid a bank. He walked away without a cent.
'Overwhelmed': Omicron main variant but could Delta resurge?
At this stage the 'Deltacron' variant is not thought to be of greater concern than others.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald