Pay offer a 'quite disrespectful', health workers say
Lakes allied health staff will take strike action unless they get a better pay offer.
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'The country needs them back': Local businesses, MPs on easing of mandates
Jacinda Ardern said Covid restrictions could start easing as early as next month.
Winter chill: Holding out for border opening could make or break some businesses
The tourism sector is concerned visitor numbers won't rise if self-isolation rules stay.
350 close contacts: High school staying online until Friday
Rotorua Boy's High School will continue with online learning for at least this week.
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
Thrilling competition and triumphant win for local
Sister and brother Liz Wilcox (Rotorua) and Michael Wilcox won the Open Restricted Pairs.
Covid 19: Latest Rotorua school affected, thousands need booster urgently, DHB says
'Time is now critical to get the whole whanau vaccinated and protected together'
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on Wellington protest editorial
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Smack in the face': Principals frustrated at lack of rapid antigen tests for teachers
Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.
Timber boss: I'm a protest funder - here's why
To have any chance of ending the protest, concessions will be required.
Hedgehog, pig's head, cutlery among causes for 100+ wastewater spills
But the local council says it doesn't know how much it costs to clean up.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'
But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.
Dawn Picken: Conversion therapy ban 'about time'
Opinion: Accepting different gender identities and sexual orientations is a win for all.
One person in serious condition following incident in Kawerau
A resident has described hearing what sounded like gun shots
'These were normal guys': Judge sentences men in major cannabis-growing syndicate
More people tied up in a major cannabis growing syndicate have been sentenced.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Premium debate: Subscriber views on raising the minimum wage
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Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie
Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.
$1.56m funding boost for Rotorua youth will make 'all the difference'
"If services continue to do the same ol', same ol', you get the same result."
'Annoying' rare cancer sparks 8-year-old's wish to donate savings
Johnny, 8, wants to spend his savings on more hospital beds for sick kids like him.
'Eat Streat's very quiet': Restaurants and cafes take a battering
Some businesses have seen a 60 per cent drop as customers stay away.
Moooving in the right direction: Toi Ohomai reducing single-use milk bottles
Toi Ohomai teaming up with Volcanic Creamery to reduce usage of single-use milk bottles.
Gowns and Geysers show connects with many
It has now been nearly a month since Miss Rotorua 2021 show Gowns and Geysers' aired
Learning and charity fuse together as house up for auction
A house per year is built by Toi Ohomai students with proceeds going to community groups.
Stories and inspiration: ARONUI continues to create platform
The ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival still has events running in the next couple of weeks.
Paul Hickey: Love story, Squid Game experience, 'Live Free'
Paul Hickey discusses a local love story, a Squid Game experience, and how to 'Live Free'.
Bryce Heard: Three things we need to do to overcome Covid-19's bite
OPINION: Many are struggling to grapple with impact of Covid-19, but there are options.
'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed
Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.
'High risk': Managing school bus services as Covid increases
Twenty schools and early learning services in the region are managing Covid cases.
'Fatbergs' behind latest Rotorua wastewater overflow incidents
Rotorua council says the blockage was largely avoidable.
PM: Motel emergency housing a 'stopgap measure'
She would not say how long motels would be used to house the homeless.
Two Westbrook School students test positive for Covid-19
Two classes are isolating as a result of the positive cases.