Latest from Rotorua

The 90% Project: We are at war and the vaccine is our next line of defence

OPINION: Lockdowns are not an option for the future - vaccinations are.

New MIQ in Rotorua 'unlikely' but protest going ahead

The Covid-19 Response Minister says another Rotorua MIQ facility is unlikely.

Man accused of not wearing a mask appears in court

52-year-old tells court he wants to represent himself, enters plea of "innocent".

'It suddenly went bang': Kiwis in Melbourne react to 5.9 earthquake

Kiwis from the Bay of Plenty say Melbourne's buildings rocked and rolled.

More MIQ for Rotorua now 'unlikely' given local pushback - Hipkins

The community has spoken and the Government now says added MIQ in Rotorua is unlikely.

Rain and wind pound region, weather watches in place

MetService has issued wind and rain watches.

Addressing Māori health inequity: Lakes DHB chief executive on learning te reo

A Māori health expert says learning the language is a good start.

'A lot of pressure': Students fired up for NCEA practice run

A Rotorua principal says some students are "struggling with anxiety" post lockdown

Gathering cap lift a morale booster, eatery says

The alert level 2 rules will be changed to allow a maximum of 100 people to gather inside

Killer dad's partner's role in child's death revealed

She watched and did nothing. New details emerge relating to the death of Ferro-James Sio.

Paint the town pink: Rotorua Pink Walk goes virtual

The Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk will be a virtual event for the first time.

Jo Raphael: This is what I'm grateful for amid the pandemic

OPINION: Gratitude is about looking outward rather than inward.

Sand to replace bark at vandalism-plagued playground

Rotorua Lakes Council has decided to fight playground vandalism with sand and seating.

Covid 19: Masking wearing high but room for improvement

Face mask-wearing compliance generally high, says Rotorua business owners and leaders.

Local Focus: Fourth MIQ in Rotorua would 'impact' tourism industry

Rumours flying about where another MIQ will be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The $10,000 you never knew you had

A call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.