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Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt

OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?

PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k

Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.

'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?

What is it that makes Rotorua one of the least vulnerable cities to a property downturn?

'Devastating blow': Bay Dreams cancelled, $50m summer events season 'at risk'

Bay Dreams has called off its 2022 festivals in both Mount Maunganui and Nelson.

'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated

She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.

Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'

"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."

The best in Bay architecture recognised at awards

Three Bay of Plenty architects have won regional awards.

Ōpōtiki fatal beating victim's family speak of 'heavy hearts'

The man's injuries following the beating were not unlike those suffered in car crashes.

Katikati Covid case: Locations of interest, testing, jabs - what you need to know

Locations of interest, testing sites, vaccination sites, what we know about the case.

'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border

Infected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.

Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash

Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.

No Covid case in Rotorua - DHB

But if you're worried, get vaccinated - no appointment needed.

'Look at the end game': Why one family got vaccinated

The family got vaccinated for themselves and for the wider community.

Tourism boss 'sorry' after comments on Rotorua accommodation issues cause upset

But the prospect has been met with stiff resistance and surprise from Rotorua leaders.

Lives 'torn apart' by boozed, wrong-way driver

Boozed, speeding driver was 'incredibly foolish and selfish', Judge says.

Rising building costs hitting first-home buyers

Uncertainty making homeownership 'that much more difficult' for first-home buyers.