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Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank
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Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
'Truly overwhelming': Missing doctor's mum and brother join search
David Holland was last seen almost two weeks ago.
'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope
Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.
'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
'Worst since Bola' on coast - State of Emergency and more heavy rain expected
A severe weather warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
Aftermath of tragedy at sea: Yacht sinking survivor's message for Enchanter crew
"... to have been through something like that, and survive, I just shake my head."
Driveway tragedy: Dad's heartbreak after daughter run over - coroner reveals findings
Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.
Motiti Island residents not their own distinct group - Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has determined Motiti residents aren't their own distinct group.
'Open border': Cruise industry fears passengers will sail away
'It's not like flicking on a light switch: We need to plan some operators have closed.
'Caring, loving soul': Coromandel community mourns homicide victim
The body of Guy Richards, 43, was found at a rural property in Manaia on Friday afternoon.
Rainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstorms
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.
Missing doctor a 'lovely soul' - hundreds join search to find him
Hundreds of volunteers join search for Pāpāmoa 31-year-old.
Heavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel
Heavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.
'I'm smitten': An affair to remember in dark times
Sunrise is a reminder of beauty in our broken world.
Simon Bridges on his regrets, mayoralty — and that 'trainwreck' interview
Q&A: The outgoing Tauranga MP gets frank on his biggest highs and lows in Parliament.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
What pandemic? The city experiencing jobs boom in face of Omicron
Employment experts have labeled the jobs boom as "diabolical" and "crazy".
'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewater
Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.
Sir Wira Gardiner leaves 'a legacy that cannot be measured'
"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."
Rural school pools vital to tackling NZ's 'tragic drowning rate' - principal
The Rotorua school has so far raised $850,000 for the project.
'I still cannot understand': New police shooting review upsets grieving relative
An aunt of a Rotorua man fatally shot by police has spoken about the ICPA's findings.
'Silent disease': Man loses job, licence and nearly goes blind
'It's irreversible, there's no cure, what you've got is what you've got to live with.'
Local Focus: Earthworks begin at Pāpāmoa Hills
Work begins on the long-awaited upgrade to Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.
Who wants Simon Bridges' seat? Hands go up for Tauranga byelection
Tauranga-based Labour list MP Jan Tinetti wants to contest the byelection.
The region where kids make up a third of Covid hospitalisations
But children often responded 'quickly' to treatment, the board says.
Opinion: Crisis after crisis - and many families will not survive
MEREPEKA RAUKAWA-TAIT: Collective leadership is needed to sort the country's woes.
Urgent jab plea for children, pregnant women due to hospitalisations
And a Rotorua doctor with Covid warns people 'not to underestimate it'.
Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next
Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.
Watch: 'Even the bad times have been good' - Simon Bridges to quit Parliament
Simon Bridges quits after 14 years in Parliament, byelection in Tauranga on the way.
'We're all in shock': Friends of missing doctor say he is caring, generous
Police and friends want to hear from witnesses who were on Pāpāmoa Beach on Friday night.