Latest from Rotorua

Woman charged after death of child in Rotorua

Police were alerted to the child's death at a Glenholme address shortly after 10.30am.

'The programme is needed': Millions spent on free lunches in Bay schools

More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.

Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown

Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.

Lockdown Heroes: Green-fingered girl's budding enterprise cheers community

Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.

The big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rain

Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.

'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua

"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."

Care-crows? Front yard creativity puts smiles on people's faces in lockdown

Lynmore residents have come up with a creative way to make people smile.

Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3

With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.

Plan to turn Wylie Court motel into transitional housing quashed

Wylie Court motel on Fenton St will not be turned into transitional housing.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

'This is our suburb': Residents fight for a say on transitional housing plan

Residents are mounting a fight to be notified about the Wylie Court consent process.

'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilities

MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.

Covid tracing cards axed as Ministry of Health shifts focus to vaccinations

A Covid tracing card option has been scrapped after a week-long trial in Rotorua.

Arson trial: Woman denies she burnt down house for financial windfall

A woman has denied she purposely burnt a house down saying she needed it for her son.

'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed

Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.

'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans

A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.