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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.

Desert Rd to be closed overnight next week

Work will take place from 6pm to 6am.

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."

'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.

Wrap your laughing gear around these ribs

Could Rotorua produce the best barbecue ribs?

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'.