Latest from Rotorua

Springfield rest home fire: Man, 73, critically injured in blaze dies

Emergency responders were called to the rest home around 9.40pm.

Live bands and dress-up parties mark move to orange

What the orange traffic light setting means for you.

'Inspiring': Forty Te Arawa whānau members take on Covid-19 testing training

The call for more Covid-19 testers went out on Monday.

Year in Review: May 2021

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2021.

'Extremely concerning': 105 drink drivers caught monthly as speeders fined $2.3m

Rotorua concerning drink-driving and speeding figures revealed.

Zizi Sparks: Orange brings freedom but not complacency

Opinion: Keep enjoying summer and supporting local but don't break the rules.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu's visit to Ohinemutu remembered

Archbishop Desmond Tutu's visit to Ohinemutu was captured by Rotorua's Michael Smith.

'Just ludicrous': Closure of vaccination, Māori response centres slammed

This region is lagging behind vaccination rates, so why are the main vax centres closed?

Heavy rain expected in Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki

A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki, drive with care.

Rotorua Bike Festival rolls into town

It's a great way to encourage locals to get on two wheels.

Unvaccinated tenants who have lost jobs new dilemma for property managers

With supply down, demand up and rent at a record high, the market is stressful

'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign

"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ

'Just another Covid casualty': Lakes Lodge closes under Covid pressure

Owners of a Tauranga wedding venue have also made the "difficult decision" to close.

Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes

OPINION: Not everyone gets a two-week break over new year, don't forget holiday heroes.

Bay waterways inundated early, how to stay safe on the water

A popular place for water activities, Bay of Plenty groups give advice on staying safe.

Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021

What were Kiwis searching for this year?