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OPINION: We will soon need to shift our focus away from the pandemic towards other issues.
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A jury in a High Court murder trial has returned its verdict.
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Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.
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There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Locations of interest named in Tokoroa before Rotorua flight
The case is currently isolating in Blenheim.
Mountain bikers keen to be back on track for Crankworx Rotorua 2021
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Health expert's concerns after positive case travelled through Rotorua
An unvaccinated person was at Rotorua Airport twice before flying to Blenheim last week.
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Premium Debate: What you think about Steve Chadwick's action plan
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'Disappointing': Rotorua Airport a location of interest after Covid case's flight
Staff confident it's done everything it should have to keep everyone safe.
DHB ready to step up testing following positive case
Interviews are also being undertaken to determine any locations of interest.
'Two drops of life': Local recalls how vaccination beat polio
'This pandemic can be controlled if everyone comes together to get vaccinated.'
Belt tightening, rising anxiety hits households as cost of living rises
"There is a sense of needing to tighten the belt on spending, particularly on food."
Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album
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Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
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Urgent push to lift NZ's lowest jab rates for new 'traffic light' system
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Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
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'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments
"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."
White Island defendants' trial date starts in July 2023
The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
A bustling break: Plenty of ways to have fun for long weekend
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Wigs, tutus and pink galore for virtual walk fundraiser
There was a force of pink on Wednesday as people supported Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
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We asked you several Covid-19 questions about the pandemic. Here's how you voted.
Māori vaccination: 'You've got to get it now before the virus gets you'
A kaumātua warns Māori vaccination rates must increase or they'll be the 'worst affected'.
Read for a Feed project receives special mention
Finley English received a special mention in the 2021 Aotearoa Book Trade Industry Awards.
Cinematic atmosphere and cycling doco combine in Rotorua
Who's who of European cycling traversed rich riding landscape to create film.
Council admits delay in communication on wastewater leak
The regional council confirmed it is investigating the wastewater spill.
Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
Bay regional councillors spent $134k in last financial year
The costs of individual councillors ranged from over $15k to under $1000.