Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 18th Oct Wrap

18 Oct, 2021 06:09 AM

There were 60 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for at least another two weeks. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Jason Oxenham

Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua

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Pedestrian hit by vehicle in central Rotorua

Police on Amohau St in Rotorua after pedestrian was a hit by a truck this morning.

Rotorua’s Kyro Uri defies size with skills as he heads to Tai Mitchell Tournament

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Rotorua’s Kyro Uri defies size with skills as he heads to Tai Mitchell Tournament

Kyro Uri, Rotorua Maroon first five, will take the field in this week's Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament in Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Rotorua's Kryo Uri proves isn't everything on a rugby field

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Rotorua's Kryo Uri proves isn't everything on a rugby field

Kyro Uri, 12, might be little but he makes up for his size with his skill on the rugby field.

Aronui Matariki Drone Show

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Aronui Matariki Drone Show

Aerial footage captured the 'mesmerising' Matariki drone show over Rotorua Lakefront. Video / @incredibleimagesnz, https://www.facebook.com/AronuiArtsFestival

Whakaari/White Island large plume

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Whakaari/White Island large plume

A large plume from Whakaari/White Island this morning prompted speculation of an eruption. Video / Moxi Cafe

Police cordon on Edmund Rd, Rotorua

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Police cordon on Edmund Rd, Rotorua

Part of Rotorua's Edmund Rd was cordoned off following a hit-and-run incident. Video / Ben Fraser

Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem

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Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem

Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.

Herald NOW: Vandals on Rotorua rugby pitch cause heartbreak

Herald NOW: Vandals on Rotorua rugby pitch cause heartbreak

Vandals who have spent their time ripping up the Rotorua rugby club have stopped hundreds from playing their scheduled games. Video / Herald NOW

Waikite rugby grounds damaged

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Waikite rugby grounds damaged

Waikite Rugby and Sports Club’s fields were damaged recently.

2025 King's Birthday Honours List

2025 King's Birthday Honours List

Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Car crashes into Rotorua shop front

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Car crashes into Rotorua shop front

A car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly Makiha

Serious crash near Rotorua

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Serious crash near Rotorua

A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser

NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update

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NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update

$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.

Rotorua Mini Marathon

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Rotorua Mini Marathon

More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha

Dairy robbery caught on CCTV

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Dairy robbery caught on CCTV

CCTV footage has emerged showing two people robbing a Lake Rd dairy in Rotorua.

Slashed tyres: Young girls seen on CCTV

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Slashed tyres: Young girls seen on CCTV

CCTV footage has emerged showing two girls, one appearing to carry a large knife, near cars that had tyres slashed. Video / Supplied

Matariki drone show

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Matariki drone show

The Aronui Arts Festival Matariki drone show returns to the Rotorua Lakefront this June. Video / Kaponga Productions

A new design for a low cost, fast build and sustainable house has been launched in Rotorua

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A new design for a low cost, fast build and sustainable house has been launched in Rotorua

There are hopes a new, quick, sustainable way of building homes at a low cost could help ease New Zealand's housing woes. Video / Kelly Makiha

Whakaari/White Island timelapse

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Whakaari/White Island timelapse

Recent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann Photography

Cancer survivor calls for funding of Daratumumab

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Cancer survivor calls for funding of Daratumumab

Tove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan Wilson

Fireball caught on camera in BoP sky

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Fireball caught on camera in BoP sky

A "very bright" fireball seen over the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday night. Video / David Greig

Supper Club charity fundraiser

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Supper Club charity fundraiser

The French river cruise prize package is sold for $29,000 to top bidder Dennis Walsh and Cathie Waites at Rotorua's Supper Club charity fundraiser.

Rotorua police and protesters face off over Tarawera pipeline works

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Rotorua police and protesters face off over Tarawera pipeline works

Police, Rotorua's council and protesters discuss Monday night's events at Lake Rotokākahi as Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works resumed. Video / Laura Smith

2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

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2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix

Rotorua’s Reg Stag speeds to victory at 2025 Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix. Video / Red Bull

Smoke from Rotorua Recycling Centre fire

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Smoke from Rotorua Recycling Centre fire

Smoke from the Rotorua Recycling Centre fire blanketed the surrounding area. Video / Supplied

Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America

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Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America

Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson

Waitangi - Mō Te Aroha O Te Iwi, For The Love Of The People

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Waitangi - Mō Te Aroha O Te Iwi, For The Love Of The People

Thousands attend official Waitangi Day event in Rotorua. Video / Kelly Makiha

New Rotorua Kāinga Ora one-bedroom apartments open to the public

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New Rotorua Kāinga Ora one-bedroom apartments open to the public

Locals feared they looked like container homes when they first arrived, but today they had a chance to look through the finished product. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua liquor store ram-raided

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Rotorua liquor store ram-raided

Security footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash

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Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash

Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied

Large scrub fire in Tahorakuri Forest near Taupō

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Large scrub fire in Tahorakuri Forest near Taupō

Twelve fire crews joined the battle to contain a scrub fire in the Tahorakuri Forest area between Rotorua and Taupō on Wednesday. Video / Supplied

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

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Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army swaps food parcels for choice model supermarket

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Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army swaps food parcels for choice model supermarket

Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket empowers those in need. Video / Andrew Warner

Rotorua Fill the Bus 2024 final tally

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Rotorua Fill the Bus 2024 final tally

The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for Fill the Bus 2024.

Fill the Bus 2024

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Fill the Bus 2024

The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM’s Fill the Bus fundraiser is part of the six-week annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the foodbank.

Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze

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Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze

Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries

Hīkoi to Parliament: Protest in Rotorua

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Hīkoi to Parliament: Protest in Rotorua

Thousands of protesters marching up Fenton St in Rotorua

Hīkoi to Parliament: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters gather in Rotorua

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Hīkoi to Parliament: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters gather in Rotorua

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters in Rotorua.

Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2024

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Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal 2024

Rotorua Daily Post has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Salvation Army foodbank. Video / Andrew Warner

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