Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
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Revealed: How much you might have in unused gift cards
The average Kiwi has $72 in unused gift card credit, a survey has found.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
Former church leader jailed for sexually abusing, stalking young woman
When she forced him to stop, he went on to stalk and criminally harass her for 18 months.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
Driveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yo
Doctor was doing CPR on young boy when her phones and bank card were taken.
'A real nightmare': Used condoms, human poo and drag racing plague Lake Rotomā residents
Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.
Rotorua to New York: Powley reaching new heights in music journey
At the end of last year her music on Spotify had 7.6 million streams.
Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
What's the hold up? Covid test result delays questioned
Why it took five days for a close contact of a positive case to get a test result.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government
OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
'If we carried on, we wouldn't last': Free food store to close
Hundreds of people who got free food from Rotorua Whakaora will have to go elsewhere.
'There is a baby in there': Instincts kick in for rescuers of child in flipped car
A child was rescued from a car that flipped in Rotorua's central city.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua's shortage of rental properties at 'crisis' point
Rotorua rental market prices increase four per cent, supply drops 15 per cent in a year.
Charity founders could end up on the streets as living costs rise
It comes as the annual inflation hit a 30-year high in December.
'Spirit of a lion': Nahne, 32, dies after year-long cancer battle
"When it was time to go she told us ... She told us she'd had enough and to let her go."
Child at Rotorua daycare centre tests positive for Covid-19
A child at BestStart Rotorua on Pukuatua St has Covid-19.
Boy, 5, picked up used needle in park 'thinking it was a toy'
Amber's nephew thought a needle he found in an old park footpool was a plaything.
Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases
A person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.
'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams
About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.
Police officer allegedly assaulted during mass brawl
A group of around 20 people was fighting in the street.
'Like a ghost town': Summer retail spending drops earlier than expected
Rotorua retailers have shared their experience of a sudden visitor spend decrease.
Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.
Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.