Latest from Rotorua

Charity founders could end up on the streets as living costs rise

It comes as the annual inflation hit a 30-year high in December.

'Spirit of a lion': Nahne, 32, dies after year-long cancer battle

"When it was time to go she told us ... She told us she'd had enough and to let her go."

Child at Rotorua daycare centre tests positive for Covid-19

A child at BestStart Rotorua on Pukuatua St has Covid-19.

Boy, 5, picked up used needle in park 'thinking it was a toy'

Amber's nephew thought a needle he found in an old park footpool was a plaything.

Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases

A person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.

'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams

About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.

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.

'Frightening time': Concerned mums frustrated to find vaccination hub closed

Kids under 12 can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, if their parents can get a booking.

Rotorua artist fenced in for tough judging job

Rotorua's artist Eugene Kara will be judging the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.

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.