'I'll stab you if you don't drive': Woman who kidnapped men sentenced
Incidents happened while the country was in level 4 lockdown.
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Serious burns: 3-year-old girl injured
The child was injured in a serious incident on Tuesday.
Police investigate sudden death of 5-month-old baby
The baby's death has been referred to the coroner.
Child seriously burned in incident at Rotorua stable in hospital
Emergency services were called to the Pukehangi address about 4.55pm.
Local Focus: No typical call out for geothermal inspector
Rotorua's geothermal inspector loves his job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boulders 'bigger than a car': Quake suspected cause of landslide
A Rotorua local discovered a landslide while paddle boarding on Lake Okataina.
What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Police apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in Taupō
The crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.
Local Focus: The Sheriff of Koutu helps at risk youth
Helping at risk youth find a better path through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From singer to museum director: Lizzie Marvelly opens up about first six months in new role
Marvelly opens up about first six months as museum director and her plans ahead.
Consultant with royal ties wanted for arrest in SFO probe
The man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.
Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter
A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.
NCEA-lite? Lockdown credits questioned after schools boast best-ever results
Bonus credits have averted a drop in NCEA pass rates despite Covid lockdowns.
'Sigh of relief' for Bay ex-pats as Biden is sworn in
Plus: How do United States politics affect New Zealand?
Lotto winner 'felt numb' as he realised he'd won $8.5 million
The man has been playing with the same numbers since he started playing Lotto.
Two people remain in hospital after three-car crash
One person remains in critical condition.
'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reo
A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Policewoman sentenced to home detention for forging crim's signature
Detective Constable Melissa-Mae Ruru and boxer Tyson Sykes have been sentenced.
Local Focus: Mokoia Island weaponry wānanga reconnects Māori men
"It's about all the great things that Māori are." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Revealed: What sweeteners desperate tenants are offering landlords
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Revealed: The Rotorua schools expecting growing rolls
More than 300 new students are set to join Rotorua classrooms this year.
First home buyers: Where to buy for under $400,000 in Rotorua
Reinz figures show Rotorua's median house price is now $541,000.
Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
'Irreplaceable star': 12-year-old boy dies on Christmas night
Shane White's infectious smile is one of many things that will be missed by his family.
Man taken to hospital after climbing isolation hotel fence
Staff took immediate action and detained the member of public within seconds.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k
Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
'Archaic': Local business owner slams shoplifter 'shaming'
"It's a shaming tactic that's a little bit archaic," a local business owner says.