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'The programme is needed': Millions spent on free lunches in Bay schools
More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.
More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.
Rawiri Waititi said it was time another region stepped up, such as Queenstown.
The clinic is a by Māori, for Māori partnership.
OPINION: It is hard to accept going back into lockdown after more than a year of freedom.
Council ''working from all angles'' on long-term solution to housing crisis.
Rotorua food and liquor outlet businesses are flooded with demand for home deliveries.
Iwi are stepping forward to support a national contact tracing system under pressure.
The Government has confirmed it is talking with local hotels in Rotorua.
Over lockdown the TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events.
Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.
Te Tatau representatives said one Māori ward with three seats was favoured.
The total value of commercial consents issued in July was $9,378,500
New Zealand first plunged into an alert level 4 lockdown at 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 17.
The festival has been postponed amid Covid-19 risks.
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
Staff are isolating after being in contact with people from Auckland and Coromandel.
Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.
Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.
Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.
As essential workers, police are now prioritised. But it took too long says one officer.
"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."
RED given go-ahead to develop business case for CBD apartments.
Lynmore residents have come up with a creative way to make people smile.
OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.
Clare Jessep is promoting exercise for physical and mental wellbeing during lockdown.
With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.
A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.
More than a year since coming out of the last lockdown, the refuge demand remains high.
Police will be patrolling Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest in case users are flouting rules.
The money is part of the existing contingency budget.