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Jo Raphael: There's no way to call 'cut' on Afghani heartbreak

OPINION: The Taliban regime has a cruel history of torture against their people.

Arson trial: Crown says cash-strapped woman burned down house

Lawyers have given their closing addresses to a jury hearing an arson case.

Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions

Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.

'Remain vigilant': Rotorua leaders back snap lockdown

Rotorua's Covid-19 lockdown began at 11.59pm last night, amid calls not to panic.

MIQ expansion: Rotorua leader tells Govt to 'bugger off'

The mayor has also expressed her opposition to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua.

Letters: What will be the effect if more motels switch to MIQ, emergency housing?

Our readers have their say.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend

'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'

Almost 11,000 people go through Rotorua MIQ

A fraction of the returnees in Rotorua MIQ facilities have tested positive for Covid-19.

New Steamers signings face old team in latest round

Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.

Plans for 37 new public housing homes applauded by some

But opposition MP Todd McClay says it's worth asking why the number is so low.

'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilities

MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.

Rotorua could become destination for 'climate refugees'

A Rotorua leader says the rohe may see 'climate refugees' from other areas.

Revealed: What Kāinga Ora has planned for Malfroy Rd and Ranolf St block

Proposal is to build 37 homes on corner block.

Covid tracing cards axed as Ministry of Health shifts focus to vaccinations

A Covid tracing card option has been scrapped after a week-long trial in Rotorua.

Arson trial: Woman denies she burnt down house for financial windfall

A woman has denied she purposely burnt a house down saying she needed it for her son.