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The 90% Project: BayTrust offers funds to encourage vaccinations

BayTrust is looking to fund ideas that will encourage locals to roll up their sleeves.

Police seek information in relation to fatal Te Ngae Rd crash

Police continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal crash on Te Ngae Rd.

'Sinister and evil': Call for public apology from council over dump discharge 'mess'

Rotorua District Council is being sentenced for discharging leachate from the landfill.

Principal says vaccine mandate 'no-brainer'

Many health and education sector leaders have come out in support of the mandate.

Meals on wheels? How about homes on wheels?

Kāinga Ora has set a date for homes to move into the empty lot on Ranolf St

'Just enjoy yourself': Lisa Adams backs Athletics for Every Body campaign

The Athletics for Every Body campaign is encouraging Kiwi kids to give athletics a go.

Luke Kirkness: The truth about the Katikati case and Devonport man

Opinion: We are incredibly lucky the Katikati non-case was a team player.

Mandatory vaccines: What do health and education leaders think?

A full list of roles the mandate would apply to is expected in the next few days.

'Rewarding and exciting': Med students assist vaccination efforts

The medical students lent a hand at the Te Arawa drive-thru vaccination clinic last month.

New life to pre-loved clothing: Fashion show charity event

Recycle the Runway is later this year and will recycle pre-loved clothing items.

'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change

It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.

Lakes DHB 'prepared' after Covid-19 case in Katikati

The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.

Lakes DHB on high alert after Katikati case

The chief executive says medical staff and facilities are ready for what might come.

No excuses not to read

Opinion: Reading books doesn't need to be a chore or time-consuming.

Resident group wants commissioner to assess emergency housing consents

A group of Rotorua residents are opposing emergency housing, but what's the solution?

The 90% Project: Lakefront suburb is Lakes' most vaccinated spot

But the vaccination roll-out in the Lakes District still has a way to go.