"First and last time I get to refer to the authority of Lizzo in a court," lawyer says.

Police say the lockdown was a precaution while they assessed a nearby address.

But a National MP says the figures are wrong and it "invested significantly" in city.

“[We] should be able to go into the police station and register over the counter.”

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A ram raid at Rotorua Central mall has left devastating impacts.

Family relieved as woman found safe five days after being reported missing.

The artist says her 100 Men Rotorua show will celebrate men in all of their capacities.

The mall car park is covered in glass.

'The King is a Māori from Te Arawa from all the way back home. It’s pretty amazing.'

'We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'

“It’s such an honour to be right there at this important moment in their lives.”

Their comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.

'Her bruising looked like she was picked up and thrown around like a little rag doll.'

The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.

The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.

The 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.

Police were called about 5.10am.

Jan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.

Alphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.

The man's lawyer says the charges are 'domestic-related'.

The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.

Polling day is scheduled for October 19.

'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'

One says she can drive, so she should be able to vote. Another says 16 is too young.

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