Quiet achiever finishes ninth out of 200,000 in language competition
Tauhara College placed 11th in New Zealand in an international language competition.
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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
Spaces limited: Ironman NZ entries open
The bucket-list race for triathletes takes place on March 4.
A freak crash and spleen removal, then two podiums
Injured for five months, Mia Cameron takes silver at home then gold in Australia.
34 Covid-related deaths - 17,148 community cases and 842 in hospital
Some of the deaths had happened during the past 10 days.
Covid 19: Thirty-four deaths reported today, one in Lakes region
Today's case numbers.
Ōtumoetai Cadets win Williams Cup in Rotorua
The triumph capped off a very successful season for the club.
Iwi seeks input into NZ history curriculum
Ngāti Tūwharetoa rangatira says hapū want their own authentic stories taught.
Zizi Sparks: Just because the world is opening, it doesn't mean we should leave NZ
Opinion: Businesses need our support now more than ever.
'Leave our horses alone': Val Adams responds to critics after eating horse
'If you really want to try it, let me know and I might get you some.'
Serious injuries after crash between Rotorua and Te Puke
One vehicle is reported to have overturned.
Recruitment a 'top priority' as DHB contends with Covid-related staff shortages
While 16 nurses were recently welcomed, staff levels are still affected by Covid.
'Massive loss': Adored youth advocate dies in crash
What Laurie Durand gave to Rotorua will never be matched.
Supply chain crisis: Soaring costs hammer companies, some may go bust
Plumbers will definitely run out of some products, market warned.
Tactix fight back to earn first win of season over Magic
A massive second-half effort saw the Tactix score their first win of the season.
Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'
Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton