Hospitals forced to cut back elective surgeries as Omicron surges
Staff workload in the emergency department has increased during the pandemic.
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Revealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua's Māori ward local bill
A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Think you have Covid but the RAT is negative? Here's what to do
Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.
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"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.
Watch: Liquor store owner armed with nunchucks chases the pants off thief
Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Sexist behaviour shows there's still a long road to travel
Opinion: "The sexism was visceral and often grotesque."
Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
Bucket list: 3-year-old's dying wishes as he battles 'relentless monster'
"The last bit of our boy's life will be spent enjoying things he's always wanted to do."
TikTok trend prompts warning over potential death
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'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure
Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".
Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker
Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.
Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards
The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.
Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail
Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.
Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot
He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.
How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% revealed as MP isolates
As the Omicron outbreak continues to spread, the 90 per cent target is yet to be reached.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Embattled Ukraine proof human spirit will not be cowed
Russia must know it will never bend the Ukraine nation to its will
Rainbow Springs to close permanently, but not all hope is lost
It's an institution for most New Zealanders and announcement is 'distressing'.
Top runner's 'horrific' accident: 'My body just melted over my head'
Life changed in a split second for the running coach whose job is to help others.
'Iconic' Rainbow Springs will permanently close
Rainbow Springs will close its doors for good and all animals are to be rehomed.
Drive along the earth's heated underbelly from Rotorua to Taupō
The SH5 between Rotorua and Taupō presents an array of stop-offs and attractions.
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A local business says the stench is another challenge on top of Covid-19.
No relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases rise
Teacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.
'I cannot stop crying': Papamoa mother fears for son in Ukraine
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Te Arawa man to lead Three Waters reform programme
The new Three Waters executive director went to high school in Rotorua.
'Unprecedented demand': 5000 RATs gone in half a day ahead of phase 3
An expert says Covid-19 is 'taking off' everywhere, including in the Bay of Plenty.