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Young students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurt
The disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.
Did you visit this Tauranga hair salon? You need to self-isolate
Authorities are expected to release more locations of interest today.
For rangatahi from rangatahi: Vax Vegas campaign launches
Vax Vegas is bringing together young Māori influencers to lift vaccination rates.
Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
'Everything went haywire': Top detective reveals career-ending diagnosis
Why Detective Inspector Mark Loper has been forced to bow out early from his career.
Family of murdered woman speak of the 'massive hole' she left behind
Darkie Cable received a sentence of life imprisonment for murdering his partner.
Council opts for one Māori ward seat model
Te Tatau o Te Arawa plan appeal as they're 'disappointed and a little bit angry' at move.
'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Repeat sex offender jailed for almost five years
Court hears repeat offender showed a lack of insight in relation to his crimes.
Rotorua money laundering trial: Violent relationship under spotlight
Did Paula Toleafoa know she was spending and banking drug money?
Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests
Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.
'Vote carefully': Te Arawa's plea to the council ahead of vote
The Iwi representative group says it is "concerned and dismayed" at the process.
'We just need to keep testing': Results delayed after test surge call for more as Covid spreads
There were no new cases in the Lakes yesterday but there is still a delay for virus tests.
Local Focus: Big surge in Māori vaccinations
A Covid case encouraged more people to get the jab.
'Vax in the Hood': Gangs join forces as Covid hits
The members had taken it upon themselves to protect their community.
Fancy cars, holidays, big spending and lots of cash - but did she know it was drug money?
Paula Toleafoa denies she was banking large amounts of drug money while staying in hotels.
Why All Blacks legend Richie McCaw was in Rotorua
Richie McCaw is in Rotorua to celebrate three tourism operators being awarded by Qualmark.
Money laundering trial: Facebook posts question whether couple still together
Paula Toleafoa denies she was working in partnership with her husband to launder money.
Man arrested following fatal crash in Rotorua last month
The crash involved one vehicle only and happened on Te Ngae Rd on October 2.
'Fear, anxiety, worry': Why teacher would rather quit job he 'loves' than get the jab
Other unvaccinated people in the district have taken leave without pay.
Te Arawa rep quits meeting over governance model proposal
Te Arawa says it plans to appeal a potential decision about Māori representation.
Watch: MP ordered to leave Parliament after quizzing Health Minister
The Rotorua MP asked Health Minister Andrew Little about ICU beds in the Lakes DHB.
'Enough is enough': Retired top cop speaks out over fears for son
Former top cop Gary Smith feels he has no choice to speak up for the sake of Rotorua.
Early learning sector in 'dire straits' before mandate
The Covid-19 vaccine mandate deadline ended yesterday.
'A disaster waiting to happen': Four ICU beds for population of 116,000
DHB chief describes the situation as 'very concerning'.
Money-laundering trial: 'I was afraid to leave him because I thought I would die'
Paula Toleafoa has taken the stand in her defence in her trial.
Covid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB says
The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.
'The day we knew would come is here': Covid cases in Rotorua
Contact tracing for the two cases is under way.
D-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrow
Teachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.
Rotorua Hospital, Stratford pharmacy among new locations of interest
People are urged to regularly check the locations of interest page.
Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk
New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.
Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating
New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.
Twelve police staff came into contact with Rotorua Covid cases
The staff are all self-isolating and have been tested.