Latest from Rotorua

What's the hold up? Covid test result delays questioned

Why it took five days for a close contact of a positive case to get a test result.

Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death

She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.

Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest

New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.

Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government

OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

'If we carried on, we wouldn't last': Free food store to close

Hundreds of people who got free food from Rotorua Whakaora will have to go elsewhere.

'There is a baby in there': Instincts kick in for rescuers of child in flipped car

A child was rescued from a car that flipped in Rotorua's central city.

Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites

Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.

Car flips on main Rotorua road

The flipped car blocked two lanes of Amohau St.

Police officer allegedly assaulted during mass brawl

A group of around 20 people was fighting in the street.

'Like a ghost town': Summer retail spending drops earlier than expected

Rotorua retailers have shared their experience of a sudden visitor spend decrease.

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.

Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest

Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.

Midwife shortage: Covid retraining fund geared to 'builders, plumbers' not health professionals - union

The fund was introduced in mid-2020 to support those who lost their jobs due to Covid.

Farmers 'a bit desperate' as big dry hits, experts warn of more droughts

With no rain and warm weather farmers 'have their minds in dry mode'.

Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner

Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.

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.

Transitional housing motels in lockdown after Covid outbreak

Three positive Covid cases are staying in Rotorua emergency housing motels.