Police say there are no safety risks after threats were made to some North Island schools, which had resulted in them being evacuated of placed into lockdown.
Affected schools include Matamata Intermediate, Matamata College, Firth Primary School, Cambridge High School and Lytton High School in Gisborne.
"Police are aware of threats made via phone in relation to several North Island schools," they said in a statement.
"Police have made inquiries into the threats and believe there is no specific safety risk.
"Investigations into the source of the threats are ongoing."
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