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'Be sensible': Safety tips for celebrating Guy Fawkes at home

Guy Fawkes is an annual commemoration on November 5

Young avocado worker celebrates award

She says she was up against a strong bunch of contestants.

'Old system': Some Bay schools phase out streaming for junior students

Streaming at John Paul College will stop from the start of next year.

'We all need to step up to do our bit': Black Power gang members get vaccinated

Black Power gang members hope they have inspired others to get jabbed.

Crankworx Rotorua competitors to put on a show, despite no spectators

Event organisers, volunteers and athletes are excited to get Crankworx action under way.

Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'

Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.

Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings

Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".

Inside job: Sub-contractor breaks into performing arts centre site

A worker used inside knowledge to break into a construction site and cause massive damage.

Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?

OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.

'Keep paddling': Tourism operators aren't beaten yet

Rotorua's tourism operators say the industry's recovery will take time.

Lunch treats for classmates after pupil wins national competition

Monique Seok's design now adorns reusable lunch wrap that raises money for kiwis.

Tatau Tatau magazine: average cost per issue rises $6020

The council says the cost rose when it changed to a quarterly edition with more pages.

Crowd attendance canned for Crankworx Rotorua - online viewing only

'We're just trying to operate as safely as we can' amid Covid, the event organiser says.

Missing person in Ōpōtiki: Police seek help from public

Jason Butler was last seen on October 23 and there are concerns for his welfare.

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.