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Orange for Easter 'fantastic' news for Rotorua hospitality, events
'I can't describe it... seeing people enjoying things again, it's fantastic.'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Police need to show they are on top of crime
OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.
Rain warning lifted, high winds still a threat
An orange strong wind warning remained in place
Luke Kirkness: It's time to move to orange. Here's why.
OPINION: We're past Omicron's peak so it's time to give struggling businesses a break.
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Kiwi startup raises $37m, expands business with social media giant
Legal tech takes Manhattan.
One Covid-related death in Lakes DHB, latest case numbers revealed
There were 12 deaths nationwide announced today by the Ministry of Health.
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers
This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.
'Life-changing' decisions: Why now is a good time to buy a business
"Any business making sustainable profit and hasn't been too affected by Covid is selling"
Sonya Bateson: We shouldn't drop alert levels before we're ready
OPINION: There is a reason we're still in red. It's to protect our most vulnerable people.
Treaty threat: Battle to move Tauranga racecourse, create regional venue with Rotorua
Preferred options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse are released, with no racecourse.
Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask
Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?
The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.
Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed
The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.
Latest Covid hospitalisations, cases and deaths revealed
There are nearly 700 people throughout New Zealand with the virus in hospital.
Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in
OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
Telling it like it is: Meet our new Opinion section columnists
We've added new opinion writers to our current line-up.
Letters: Is Rotorua the main focus of the Govt's public housing surge?
Our readers have their say.
Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change
OPINION: Choose wisely what you spend your time and energy on
You up for the challenge? 100km in 30 Days for Breast Cancer
Register now and get your sponsors lined up.
Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age
Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k
The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Forget 'bikinis and Barbie dolls': Beauty pageant returns with a makeover
'We're modernising - it's 2022.'
The Premium Debate: Supply chain issues a huge concern for people
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Jane Campion's comment missed the mark
OPINION: There is no comparison between Campion's and the Williams sisters' battles.