Latest from Rotorua

Return to red: 'Downturn on a downturn' - locals react

New Zealand was moved to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday.

'A huge privilege': Rotorua runner gets US university scholarship

The 18-year-old will make the move to Raleigh, North Carolina in August.

Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board

There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.

'Rising to the top': Rotorua bikers will ride the World Cup with international teams

Young mountain bikers will join their idols at the World Cup Circuit.

'Heinous, sick, twisted': Meth-fuelled family violence 'more blatant'

The number of callouts has increased over the past five years.

Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron

More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.

Lakes hits 90 per cent fully vaccinated, ministry announces

And 93 per cent in the Lakes area had received one dose.

'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out

After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.

BMX speedsters: Young riders achieve great race results

Two local BMX bikers got first place wins at the BMX New Zealand 2022 South Island Champs.

Paul Hickey - Lakefront fun, superhero research and Speedway action

Paul Hickey discusses Lakefront fun, superhero research and upcoming Speedway action.

Help community as Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer

The Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more keen people to train as volunteers.

Iconic stage musical coming to life with young cast

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' will be on show at the Harvest Centre.

Learn more: Local Salvation Army corps officer Hana Seddon

The Rotorua Salvation Army is welcoming its new corps officer Hana Seddon to the city.

Watch out for wallabies: Help stem the rising population

The bush-damaging marsupials are rife in Whakarewarewa forest and around many local lakes.

Final athlete named in 15-strong NZ Winter Olympics team

Wright is set to become just the second ever biathlete to represent NZ at the Games.

Unvaccinated police and firefighters stood down

Unvaccinated Bay of Plenty police and firefighters stood down from frontline duties.