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Taupō Ironman cancelled due to Covid outbreak

Taupō's Ironman 70.3 has been cancelled due to uncertainty around Covid-19 restrictions.

Dramatic ute theft: 'I'm lucky he didn't run my legs over'

An offender who stole a ute in broad daylight, and the vehicle are both still missing.

Lake Rotorua wastewater spill: Health warning stays for now

The latest on the Lake Rotorua wastewater spill has been released.

Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition to brim with talent

The first Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition will open from November 8 to December 12.

Up to 75 protesters still camped at Auckland's border

Up to 75 protesters remain camped at Auckland's southern border at Mercer.

Lake Rotorua pollution: Brown water 'sprayed like a fountain' in wastewater spill

Mystery surrounds bacteria levels in Lake Rotorua have not reduced as expected.

'Total U-turn': Rotorua reacts to Three Waters mandate

Steve Chadwick says the council will continue to "work constructively" in the process.

Bore quenched: Geothermal activity breaks through another Rotorua road

It is related to a nearby bore.

Mountain bikers keen to be back on track for Crankworx Rotorua 2021

It's not clear whether spectators are able to be trackside.

What you need to know about this week

Significant events happening locally and nationally over the coming week.

Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom

OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.

Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook

OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks seen as huge incentive to evict hard workers and rent to social housing

Health expert's concerns after positive case travelled through Rotorua

An unvaccinated person was at Rotorua Airport twice before flying to Blenheim last week.

'I googled how to start a business': Rise in people wanting to be their own boss

If you were to start up your own business, what would it be?

Why Caro Grammer has spent 20 years in one job, with few sick days

You don't see this every day in the hospitality industry, especially since Covid struck.