Man in custody tests negative for Covid-19
The man is understood to have recently returned from Hong Kong and was feeling unwell.
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Rotorua police in self-isolation amid coronavirus scare
"It's only what our staff would expect and also what any employer should do."
Coronavirus scare at Rotorua courthouse, police station
Decontamination of all sites, including the Rotorua courthouse, will take place.
Spitting and urinating: Gang of homeless 'zombies' wasted on drugs
"They can afford to get wasted because they don't have to pay for anything else."
Car with teen inside taken from serious crash scene
The crash happened on Poihipi Rd 1km out of the Taupō township.
Rotorua court house in lockdown after telephoned gun threat
The district court was put into lockdown this afternoon.
Spectacular blaze: Truck fire closes State Highway 1
It took two hours for the blaze to be contained.
Mum to call for review of school's moustache policy
The review will consider whether the moustache policy will go.
Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.
State of unrest: Hottest temperature recorded on Whakaari/White Island
The temperature in the lava lobes was sitting at its hottest temperature to date.
Lost tramper found 'cold and dehydrated' near Lake Rotoiti
The tramper was travelling alone on a track near the end of Lake Rotoiti.
Top cop says more fleeing drivers are targeting police officers
New stats show Bay of Plenty one of the worst areas for pursuits resulting in injuries.
Minister unaware youth charity staff charged before his visit
"The minister [Willie Jackson] had not met with them before or visited them since."
Coronavirus: Stores feel 'tension and paranoia' of hand sanitiser panic buying
Health experts and shops are discouraging people from panic buying and hoarding items.
Killed Paremoremo inmate's history of violence
Blake John Lee was in jail for brutal attack on partner.
Coronavirus: Italian cyclists in 'self-isolation' in hotel as precaution
People arriving from North Italy have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.
Her body was found in Lake Rotorua. Her family think there is a sinister twist
Melissa Jones' death has been referred to the coroner and remains "unexplained".
Sir John Key officially opens Pullman Hotel in Rotorua
Internationally-branded Pullman Hotel was officially opened during a gala affair.
$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff
"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."
'Elite' homeless: Couple living in tent at Sulphur Point
Meet Graham Bockman who has been living in a tent at Sulphur Point for two months.
'Gross breach of trust': Education consultant received $150K in kickbacks
The former employee admitted receiving secret commissions from a new contract.
'It's very worrying:' Coronavirus fallout hits businesses and tourism operators
One Rotorua tourism owner is trying his best to keep his business going.
Firefighters battle large manuka blaze in Ōpōtiki
Crews from across the region are working to extinguish the blaze.
Tauranga mum's twin baby survived but life was never the same
Sonia Fincham's story is exactly the reason Supper Club should be supported.
Man spends $2000 on tickets for tonight's $50m Lotto draw
Stores around the Bay of Plenty are reaching record sales this week.
Rotorua councillor says police are 'missing in action'
A Rotorua Lakes councillor says "police cannot keep their head in the sand any longer".
Dawn Picken: Tough men, submissive women a recipe for domestic violence
COMMENT: Hannah Clarke case shows we have much myth-busting to do around family harm.
Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmworker who brutally killed ex as she held son says jail term too harsh
Ephraim Beazley's lawyer said stabbing Xi Wang 18 times was a 'snap decision'.
Man accused of the murder of 5yo appears before full public gallery
Five-year-old Ferro-James Tiopira Sio died in Rotorua Hospital on February 8.
Local Focus: Kawerau welcomes PGF cash injection
Small towns reaping the benefits in investment and jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gun threat: Kōhanga not locked down for second time
Police were ready after reports of a man with a gun, but one kōhanga didn't get message.