Midwife shortage: Covid retraining fund geared to 'builders, plumbers' not health professionals - union
The fund was introduced in mid-2020 to support those who lost their jobs due to Covid.
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Final athlete named in 15-strong NZ Winter Olympics team
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Transitional housing motels in lockdown after Covid outbreak
Three positive Covid cases are staying in Rotorua emergency housing motels.
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.
Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation
A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.
'Frightening time': Concerned mums frustrated to find vaccination hub closed
Kids under 12 can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, if their parents can get a booking.
Rotorua artist fenced in for tough judging job
Rotorua's artist Eugene Kara will be judging the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.
Six new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interest
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Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
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'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar
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Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.
'Significant milestone': Iwi-led Covid isolation facility opens in secluded lodge
Lakes Lodge Okataina will be used as an iwi-led Covid-19 isolation facility.
From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.
'Fait accompli': 12 appeals lodged against council's representation review
One appellant says the process has rocked his faith in democracy.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Revealed: The number of times New Zealand Defence Force staff tested positive for illegal drugs
The number who tested positive for which class of drug, and their penalty, are revealed.
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
'It's normal to feel irked or sad': Advice on beating back to work blues
A Bay life coach shares top tips on how people can manage stress as they return to work.
'Just let it happen': Kiwis urged to accept Covid-19 and get on with life
Rotorua ex-pat in Sydney: 'It almost has to run free for anyone to ever be free'.
Where to see glow worms this summer
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Truck roll: SH2 reopens between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne
The road was closed for several hours.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Two cars and campervan crash in Ōhope: One person seriously injured
Police have confirmed a car and a bus have collided in Ōhope, with reports of injuries.
Confiscated: Look what people try to smuggle into court
Look at what people are trying to take into court with them.
Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
The victim of the stabbing remains in critical condition.
'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out
Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.
'Count your blessings, get on with it': Life lessons from 100-year-olds
'If you are lucky enough to be well, get on with it.'
How long is too long? Keeping kids off screens, devices this holiday
Instead of staring at a device, children can read, be creative or be active.
Felix Desmarais: Fixing the housing crisis should be about what is right, not popular
Opinion: Labour is playing to win elections, not make the changes it believes in.
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Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights
More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.
'A special man': Sir Robert reluctantly accepts knighthood for all battalion soldiers
The day he was told he was to be knighted, he wrote a letter to say no thanks.