'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.
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."
William Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.
The Rotorua school has so far raised $850,000 for the project.
'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says
MEREPEKA RAUKAWA-TAIT: Collective leadership is needed to sort the country's woes.
And a Rotorua doctor with Covid warns people 'not to underestimate it'.
Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.
The council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.
However, the head of the police association says it's 'naive' to conclude no staff used.
Whakatāne boy Tu Hillman's bucket list of dreams has come true thanks to generous donors.
Staff workload in the emergency department has increased during the pandemic.
Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.
A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.
"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."
Staffing and supply issues mean shoppers face difficulties buying grocery basics.
OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.
Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.
Opinion: "The sexism was visceral and often grotesque."
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
"The last bit of our boy's life will be spent enjoying things he's always wanted to do."
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