Latest from Rotorua

Six new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interest

The cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.

Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022

Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.

'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar

The biggest consent issued was nearly $29m for the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.

Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run

Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.

'Significant milestone': Iwi-led Covid isolation facility opens in secluded lodge

Lakes Lodge Okataina will be used as an iwi-led Covid-19 isolation facility.

From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released

Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.

'Fait accompli': 12 appeals lodged against council's representation review

One appellant says the process has rocked his faith in democracy.

'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application

More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.

Revealed: The number of times New Zealand Defence Force staff tested positive for illegal drugs

The number who tested positive for which class of drug, and their penalty, are revealed.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

The victim of the stabbing remains in critical condition.

'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out

Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.

'Count your blessings, get on with it': Life lessons from 100-year-olds

'If you are lucky enough to be well, get on with it.'

How long is too long? Keeping kids off screens, devices this holiday

Instead of staring at a device, children can read, be creative or be active.

Felix Desmarais: Fixing the housing crisis should be about what is right, not popular

Opinion: Labour is playing to win elections, not make the changes it believes in.

New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?

All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.

'A special man': Sir Robert reluctantly accepts knighthood for all battalion soldiers

The day he was told he was to be knighted, he wrote a letter to say no thanks.

Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights

More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.

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

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