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'Smack in the face': Principals frustrated at lack of rapid antigen tests for teachers

Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.

'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police

Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.

'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence

National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".

Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'

But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.

Premium debate: Subscriber views on raising the minimum wage

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Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie

Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.

Jo Raphael: Loss of Rainbow Springs would leave a big hole in Rotorua

OPINION: When tourism does eventually return, these visitors need places to visit.

'Pouring petrol on inflation fire': Business leaders fear minimum wage rise could be 'last straw'

But some business owners believe employers should be paying the Living Wage of $22.75.

Carmen Hall: Let's make period undies available in schools free

Poor access to period products can affect students' attendance and engagement at school.

'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping her

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

Jo Raphael: Your dog is better off at home by himself

OPINION: Rover should stay at home while you run your errands.

'Ready as can be': 'Racial profiling' incident at Farmers heads to mediation this week

The family of Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti and Shae Brown will meet with Farmers on Friday.

The force is strong: Bay artist tapped to carve Morrison's iconic character

At age 5 he used to draw the character, now Mr G is carving him.

No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster

Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.

'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging

'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows

Covid-19: 20 new BOP cases, 12 in Lakes, one in intensive care

The Coffee Club in Taupō has today been named a close contact location of interest.