Latest from Rotorua

'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather

"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."

Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle

Without open heart surgery, Kylan Black would not have lived to see his first birthday.

Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too

We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to three locals who have them

Stars line up as women's rugby returns

Bay of Plenty's women's players have the chance to play with and against the best.

Rugby: 'It's time for our clubs to restore mana'

A change to this year's Baywide rugby format is seen as an opportunity for Central BOP.

Road reopens after serious State Highway 1, Tokoroa crash

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Puriri Rd.

Not all quarantine bus drivers in isolation - why not?

They'll be prioritised for testing if they show symptoms, but not required to isolate.

Covid quarantine: What life's like stuck inside Rotorua hotel

Rotorua's Ibis Hotel is one of two quarantine facilities in the city.

Quarantine hysteria: 'These are our people - calm down'

The quarantine operation in Rotorua is being described as "flawless".

How is Toi Ohomai financially placed for the year ahead?

The latest annual report state a net deficit of $4m for 2019.

Inside the 'awful' quarantine bus ride to Rotorua

It was the last thing weary travellers were expecting.

Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital

A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.

Go Local: Q&A with Rotorua's Strangely Arousing

The Rotorua five-piece have released their new song, Rain.

Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station

The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.

Police shooting: Frustration as slain officer's family quarantined out of town

Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral likely to be delayed because of Covid quarantine rules.

Angry travellers sent to Rotorua at last minute for quarantine

Rotorua has been added as a new hub for managed quarantine.