Live reaction: Rotorua to move back into level 2
Outside of Auckland, the rest of New Zealand will move to level 2 from midday today.
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Whakatāne to Britain: Rees takes podium spot
Damon Rees is racing in the British National Superstock 1000 Championship.
Landslide victims laid to rest in South Korea
Anna Song, her son Taeyang Rikiti and mother Rose Kim were killed by a landslide in Korea.
Seminar to explain costs of moving into a retirement village
There are seven retirement villages in Rotorua, and one each in Kawerau and Putāruru.
Local Focus: Waiariki's biggest election issue is Covid recovery
Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: No dreamers here - Waiariki's biggest election issue is COVID recovery
Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More Covid-19 tests being carried out in Rotorua, Taupō
Increased numbers of people are getting tested for the Coronavirus in Rotorua-Lakes area.
World leaders need to follow NZ lead on Covid-19
Opinion: Despite 100 days without community Covid spread, things could still turn.
Vote Rugby Vote campaign aims to get players enrolled
Organisers were shocked by how few of their local rugby players were enrolled to vote.
Wanted: Powered site for one couple, six cats in caravan
A Rotorua couple is wondering where to go after "we evicted the cats, not them".
Superannuation and End of Life - Where the candidates stand
The topics were among several discussed by election candidates at an event.
Smokefree Rockquest regional band comp winners announced
"We've put in a lot of practice and we are so grateful to be chosen for first place."
There's more than a seat at stake in the Māori Party's bid to win back Waiariki
'The party vote is not going to return the Māori Party to Parliament.'
Closing arguments heard in Raymond Jury murder trial
The jury have now heard all of the evidence in the case.
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston dies
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston has died.
Detailed plans for Tokoroa Toi Ohomai campus
The new Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology campus will be open by 2022.
'Extremely distressing': Person shot during gang fight in Taupō
Police are seeking information about the incident.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Club Sports Wrap: Aces into semifinals
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Regional council calls for nominations
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking members for vacant positions.
Zizi Sparks: Government sending mixed messages about Covid-19
Comment: Do we need to buy masks or start planning our next island holiday?
Motorcyclist seriously injured near Rotoma overnight
One person was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital.
'We can't stop': Te Puke train driver pleads for people to heed warning
"Once you commit to run that crossing, you are playing roulette and we can't stop."
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$12m Government boost to start work on geothermal power plant
The 25-megawatt plant is expected to create 190 jobs.
'It's a nightmare' - Murder victim's sister speaks out
The sister of a woman set alight and killed in a fire 12 years ago has spoken out.
'Humble and supportive' Olympian Murray Cheater farewelled
Murray Cheater competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Comment: Face mask suggestion should be taken seriously
Things could change with Covid-19 in an instant.
'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent
In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.
Letters: Why not share the total Lotto prize money?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Why we should support voluntary euthanasia
Knowing we could exit on our terms would be like a hidden escape hatch.
'Win win': Govt's $1.12m creates 25 Rotorua jobs
'We know that for most people having employment is not just about a steady pay cheque.'
'Eye of the storm': Jobseeker numbers jump to five-year high
But recruitment agencies say there are still opportunities in some sectors.