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Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM

'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.

Police name teen who died in Rotorua crash

19-year-old Joshua Heath died after a vehicle struck a Rotorua streetlight.

'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed

Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.

Letters: Tax changes penalise hard-working people

Our readers have their say.

Hopes remain high for postponed Bay of Plenty Rally

The rally has been postponed to Sunday, November 21.

Tourism boss 'sorry' after comments on Rotorua accommodation issues cause upset

But the prospect has been met with stiff resistance and surprise from Rotorua leaders.

'Black Mirror stuff': Fighting social media misinformation amid the pandemic

Social media users and experts weigh in on how to sort fact from fiction online.

Closing meetings 'sends the wrong signal'

The council says it is 'erring on the side of caution'.

Waikato alert level change 'another big nail in the coffin' for local businesses

One industry leader says the Waikato outbreak is another nail in the coffin.

Rotorua police looking into spate of gang-related incidents

Police are working hard to stamp out gang-related incidents in Rotorua.

Ministry explains why six weeks between vaccines is optimal

Why people who receive the vaccine are told to wait for six weeks instead of three.

'We don't need sustainability': Te Arawa launches climate change strategy

Homegrown kai, solar-powered marae and healthy homes prioritised in climate change plan.

Jo Raphael: The race for 90% vaccination is on and we're falling behind

OPINION: The goal is to get every region to 90 per cent vaccinated.

'The best way out of this': Pharmacy offers night-time vaccinations

Central Pharmacy owner David Honore is eager to help more people get vaccinated.

Hanging on by a 'whisker': How will the Bay regain its economic confidence?

So what is the answer to regaining that economic confidence?

'Warm for October's standards': Heavy rain watch, thunderstorms for BOP

The rest of the year is looking good weather-wise despite a turbulent start to spring.