No arrests or items found after JPC lockdown
The school immediately entered their lockdown procedure after contacting police.
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Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
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Local Focus: Covid vaccination rolls out to protect whakapapa
Te Arawa Covid Response Hub vaccinates bubbles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Murder accused mum sentenced for cutting off monitoring bracelet
Judge said her offending was a serious breach of failing to answer court bail.
Local Focus: Breakers' first NBL game in Rotorua
The Breakers scout for the next Tom Abercrombie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Blue Baths closure 'startling', concerns about council 'secrecy'
The council says more information will be revealed in due course.
Local Focus: A day in the life of a kiwi keeper
Looking after New Zealand's most iconic bird. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rotorua kura able to rearrange school dates according to Māori calendar
There will be four weeks' holiday instead of two weeks at every end-of-term.
Aerial thrill-seeking tourism venture to open by summer
The new adventure park will be open in time for the summer holidays.
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Rotorua's famous Blue Baths closed - but why?
There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.
Crash victim's whānau still 'in denial' and angry
The family of a Ngongotaha fatal crash victim have spoken out about their deep loss.
'Cruel treatment': Father and girlfriend jailed for 'disturbing' child abuse
The children suffered repeated physical assaults involving weapons.
'Crazy situation': Slow police vetting worsening ECE 'teacher crisis', recruiter says
Police vetting service under pressure: 'The risk is too high if we get it wrong'
Motorcyclist's death 'avoidable', other man involved an 'unconvincing witness'
Rotorua coroner has released his findings into the death of road crash victim.
School mourns 'larger-than-life' first-year teacher
"One teacher, or person, or role model that the kids would never, ever forget."
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Watch: Footage shows 'unprovoked' gang attack in Rotorua
The attack is said to have involved about 30 people, some of whom were gang members.
Facebook Marketplace scammer jailed for ripping off buyers
Dylan Ingram ripped off people on Facebook because he needed money to move.
Man left unconscious, others injured in 'unprovoked' gang attack outside bar
A witness says around 30 people were involved in the brawl in Rotorua's CBD.
The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money
How did he do it and why?
'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband
"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.
Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others
Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.
Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua
Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Kids are the future' - more support, resources, councillors
One mum says schools need more support to deal with housing crisis effects on children.
Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ
There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.
'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021
"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."
'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus
School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.
Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away
The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.
Rugby player handed lengthy suspension after 'sickening' blow
Incidents included punching, stomping, dangerous tackles, and referee abuse.
Murder trial: Man stabs brother-in-law in fight over noise
James McFarlane has pleaded not guilty to murdering Savage Thunder in Edgecumbe in 2019.
Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.