Rotorua Daily Post243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemicThe record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.05 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostBorder opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticultureSome industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.03 Feb 05:24 PM
Rotorua Daily PostBorders reopen from Feb 27, travellers to self-isolate, MIQ for unvaxxedThe shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.02 Feb 11:45 PM
Rotorua Daily Post142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regionsThe Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.02 Feb 12:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMidwife fined after giving placebo during birthCensured and fined $13,500 for unethical conduct.31 Jan 02:39 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.31 Jan 12:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interestLocations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.29 Jan 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'A huge problem': People not picking up medication as $5 charge is a 'barrier'People are choosing which medication to pick up and which to leave behind, a pharmacy says29 Jan 07:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prepThree cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.29 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospitalCases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.28 Jan 01:51 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: At least 12 Soundsplash Covid cases; four new Omicron locationsCovid hangover after weekend festival, truckies wonder about future Omicron rules.27 Jan 08:04 PM
Rotorua Daily PostOmicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid testsLack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.26 Jan 08:44 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew mask rules 'don't go far enough'; Govt to reveal more on plan for OmicronIt comes as testing capacity is boosted and new mask rules introduced.25 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospitalThe family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.25 Jan 04:13 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNew Covid-19 mask rules: Everything you need to knowMasks play a significant role when 'done right', says PM.25 Jan 03:50 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ moving to red - how to prepare for the Omicron outbreakMake sure you and your household have a plan for self-isolation if someone gets sick.22 Jan 10:33 PM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ to red tonight; Omicron circulating in Auckland, possibly South Island - PMPM Jacinda Ardern confirms 9 community cases of Omicron in the Nelson area.22 Jan 08:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partnerOfficials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.17 Jan 09:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 daysThe controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.17 Jan 04:15 AM
Rotorua Daily PostNZ on 'borrowed time': Omicron-infected MIQ worker; traffic light reviewFrom today, Kiwis aged between 5 and 11 can get immunised against Covid-19.16 Jan 05:07 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community casesOfficials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.14 Jan 11:36 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 18 new Covid cases in the community, 43 at the borderHow many Covid cases will be identified at the border today?13 Jan 10:36 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Welcome news': Only 14 community cases despite higher testing ratesOn Tuesday, there were nine cases at the border.11 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community casesSo far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.09 Jan 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostMt Maunganui festival may be linked to new Wellington community casesThere are two new Covid-19 community cases in the Wellington community.08 Jan 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Intense itching': Maulers and larvae plague beachgoers'I could feel tiny little egg-like creatures hitting against me as I swam'.07 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'Please don't brush it away': Bay melanoma stats revealedKaren Smith never gave skin cancer a thought. Then she found a spot on her back.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: 49 new cases, Pacific community hits 90% milestoneLimits on gathering ended today across most of NZ ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.31 Dec 12:00 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive updates: Second Omicron case in community puts New Zealand on edgeIt's unclear how the infected DJ travelled from Waiheke Island to Auckland CBD.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 60 new community cases; second Omicron border-related case in communitySecond border-related case is an Air New Zealand crew member who worked on December 24.30 Dec 12:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostWatch: Up to 100 people isolating after close contact with Omicron caseCovid-19 expert fears UK musician could have picked up variant in MIQ.29 Dec 10:45 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases todayYesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.28 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily Post'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibilityOpposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.24 Dec 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community casesWhat will the latest case numbers show?23 Dec 11:03 PM