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New record for Ōhope house sale

"The market in Ōhope was still going strong."

Unvaccinated Bay police and firefighters stood down

More than 200 police officers nationwide are yet to be double-vaccinated.

'Heinous, sick, twisted': Family harm reports rise, violence 'more blatant'

The number of callouts have increased over the past five years.

David Kuka case: Second man charged in execution-style murder

Nearly four years after David Kuka's death, a second man has been charged with murder

Revealed: The vaccination status of our cases and hospitalisations

There have been 126 Covid cases in the Lakes DHB between November 12 and January 17.

Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident

Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".

'Incredibly unsafe': Concerns raised over Rotorua Hospital's midwife shortage

The district health board says it is struggling to recruit midwives at Rotorua Hospital.

Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years

Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.

'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements

"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."

'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm

'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'

G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak

Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.

Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022

Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.

'The spread of misinformation': Why Māori vaccination rates have been slower

An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.

'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast

All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.

'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar

The biggest consent issued was nearly $29m for the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.