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Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened

Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.

Shauni James: Massive thank you to local community for appeal support

A big thank you to all who have contributed to the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas appeal.

Dawn Picken: 'I see each meal as a memory'

OPINION: Who we are eating with matters more than what we're eating this holiday season.

The 90% Project: Where has Delta spread to in the Lakes?

The source of infection for the first cases reported in the district is not clear.

Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs

OPINION: The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live or holiday with a pooch.

Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022

Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.

'Already overloaded': Concern about staffing at Lakes hospitals as Auckland border opens

But the DHB expects to be "fully staffed" with junior doctors by mid-January.

'Racial profiling' victim offered opportunity with model and talent agent

Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti, 15, was told she looked 'undesirable' while shopping last weekend.

Paul Hickey - Road works, Boxing Day questions and 2021 reflecting

Paul Hickey discusses road works, Boxing Day questions and giveaways.

Exciting new chapters on horizon for two local educators

Kairo McLean will be Aorangi School's principal in 2022, taking over from Debra Harrod.

Packs of hygiene essentials to help make a difference

A local rotary club gave gift packs of basic hygiene items to Waiariki Women's Refuge.

Vax Vegas brings star-studded line-up to vaccination concert

Vax Vegas aims to administer 1000 vaccinations at a free concert this Saturday.

Two local Scouts presented with Queen's Scout Kauri Award

Kate Urquhart and Hayden Swears have received the Queen's Scout Kauri Award.

Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021

OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.

Letters: Warning of nasty shock for mortgage holders is right

Our readers have their say.

Bring a can, get a free ride: Zorb Rotorua's annual Can Day is back

Residents of Rotorua will be able to swap food for a free Zorb ride this Sunday.