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Diversions in place after crash

Police were notified at 5.37pm.

'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled street

Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense

Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.

'A lot of damage': Biking identity suffers devastating stroke

The complete impact of Jeff Anderson's stroke won't be known for some time.

'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance

Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.

'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP

"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay

Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

Covid 19: 15 Covid-related deaths recorded today, new cases in region

Today's case numbers.

Has Lakes DHB region hit its Omicron peak?

And why has there been a 'dip' in positive cases recently?

Nine new Covid-19 deaths in NZ, three in Bay of Plenty

The total number of publicly reported Covid-19 deaths in New Zealand is now 175.

Letters to the editor: Fuel price hike good time to think about other transport alternatives

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Opinion: 'Shooting a little girl?' That is not war. That is a war crime

OPINION: We might have problems in NZ, but look at what's happening in Ukraine.

Oxygen and antivirals: How doctors are fighting Omicron

Medical professionals explain how Covid-19 is being treated and when to ask for help.

Urgent call to give blood as donations dry up in Omicron outbreak

Donations are down almost 35 per cent and 700 donations are needed this month.

School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs

Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.

'Even prisoners have visitors': Why mum 'hates' life in emergency housing motel

Has Rotorua's emergency housing situation improved since changes were announced?

Workers wanted: The city where job ads are up - but so is unemployment

The most popular job in Rotorua late last year was for a Kmart team member.