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Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance
The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.

$50k raised for Rainbow Youth after building destroyed in suspicious blaze
Money and words of kindness are pouring in for Tauranga's rainbow community.

Suspicious fire a 'spear through the heart' of rainbow community
The fire in the building at Tauranga's Historic Village is being treated as suspicious.

Leaked document: College says gender identity should align with biological sex
Pride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.

'Disgusting': Pride advocate hits back at 'completely untrue' allegations
'There is the hideousness of people thinking that's what being gay is. It's horrifying.'

5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem College
The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.

'Built for speed': New Coastguard boats blessed in Mount Maunganui
The vessels were first used as chase boats at last year's America's Cup.

Homicide investigation under way in Western BOP
A property on Old Highway, near Barrett Rd, has police tape around it.

Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

Cockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditions
The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.

'Absolutely soaked': Mount residents frustrated by speeding cars during flood
Tauranga had 79mm of rain from 2am to 7pm on Monday.

Rejected marine research facility on reserve land back on cards
A bid for the centre was blocked in 2020, now it is back with the public for feedback.

'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered
Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.

Tauranga byelection candidates debate crime, infrastructure and health reform
Act, National and Labour candidates spoke at the Tauranga event.

'So lucky and thankful': Tauranga tennis player receives scholarship to United States university
"I want to play my whole life and see how good I can get."

More parents switch to home schooling after pandemic
Nationwide the ministry has received 2328 home school exemption applications this year.

'Angry and undervalued': Health workers strike at Tauranga Hospital
They had signs saying, 'We're worth more than the minimum' and 'essential yet overlooked'.

'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.

'The news we've been waiting for': Tourism leader pleased with early border reopening
The country's border will reopen to all tourists and visa holders on July 31.

From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school
Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.

'A new horizon of what's possible': Women's basketball team to motivate youngsters
'You have to see it to be it'

'Out of hand' cat colony prompts calls for foster support
'We need people to foster them otherwise their fate isn't going to be good'

Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay
The death will be referred to the coroner.

'I felt like I was suffocating': Teen's inspiring story after post-lockdown blues
Frankie Perry, 16, says mental health support from Whetū Marewa has helped her confidence.

Surfing life's obstacles: 11-year-old doesn't let hearing loss affect love of surfing
'You get that sense of happiness and a safe place to do what you love doing.'

'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact Port
Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.

'Destined for it': New college principal on return to his 'old stomping ground'
Andrew Turner will start in the new role on July 25.

'Main structural element': Beams installed onto Bayfair flyover
Overnight lane closures and detours were in place at the weekend.

One seriously injured in Pāpāmoa football match
Emergency services were called about the incident in Pāpāmoa around 11.30am.

'You've got to face the next stage': Principal retiring after 14 years
33 years of Robert Mangan's 40-year career have been spent at Tauranga Boys' College.

Naked man in Tauranga reserve: Second woman speaks out
There have been three incidents of a similar nature reported to police.

'Massive delays': Schools frustrated over wait for new classrooms
The Government is working to 'minimise the impact' of the building consent process.

'I tried to scream': Woman's 'terrifying' park encounter with naked 'growling' man
'It was pretty terrifying. He was making noises as he stepped out.'

'Low-lives': Burglars slammed after 'devastating' hospice shop raid
Loss of potential revenue could mean less money for palliative patient care and nurses.

'We continue to meet the demand': Health Minister visits Tauranga healthcare providers
Little said it was "heartwarming and gratifying" to see how young people are benefitting.

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay
Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

'Potential to be an extreme event': Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty
The expected rain could to cause significant flooding.

'Bloody tragic': Whakatāne fishing community saddened by Far North charter sinking
'It is not a nice day for Whakatāne and the fishing community.'

'Shattered': Slow recovery for Te Puke boy finally home from hospital
The "shattered" 7-year-old still can't go to school or see his friends.

School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.

'Everybody has been suffering': Markets, food trucks take a hit
"Customers we have had for years actually aren't there at the moment."

Rural school pools vital to tackling NZ's 'tragic drowning rate' - principal
The Rotorua school has so far raised $850,000 for the project.

Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next
Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.

'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students
Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.

'Hearty, home-cooked kai': Owhata School and hapū get lunch to students learning from home
The partnership rolled out at the start of term.

'Quite a juggle': More than half of Bay schools hit by Covid cases
There are 100 schools in the Bay of Plenty region managing Covid cases.

Teachers fight 'mind-boggling' and 'ridiculous' fee hike
Consultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.

House value growth slowing, but some Bay properties in 'hot demand'
Figures show the average property value in the Western is $1.32 million.

'Very concerning': Warning for surfers after great white shark 'near miss'
DoC says it is a 'good idea' for surfers to avoid the area in the coming weeks.

Teachers isolating: Two colleges move senior students to online learning
Otūmoetai College's principal believes all students will return to classrooms next week.

'Let me come back': Man no longer allowed to work at hospital
He sold coffee beans at Tauranga Hospital for two years, one day they asked him to leave.

'Really special property': Old Mount bach sells for double its 2018 capital value
The house had been owned by the same family for 80 years.

Bus driver staffing levels expected to reach 'crisis level' as cases increase
Tauranga bus services have temporarily moved to reduced weekend timetables.

'Smack in the face': Principals call for rapid antigen tests for teachers
Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.

Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.

Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users
There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.

Seventeen schools in Bay of Plenty manage Covid-19 cases
A Tauranga school will continue to learn off-site this week due to an increase in cases.

'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.

'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".

Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.

'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.

Eggs-ellent! Humpty Dumpty's modern new look revealed
'Everybody has grown up with him. It's cool to be part of that history.'

Bay primary schools prepare to manage mask-wearing
'We don't know what it is going to be like until we have them in our classrooms'

'Bit of an institution': Tauranga CBD greeting card store closes after 18 years
"People really appreciate him for simply always being there"

'Rushed' and 'underwhelming': Bay MP criticises Govt's new Covid approach
The approach aims to slow down and limit the spread of an outbreak, the Government says.

'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.

'Inevitable': Schools prepare for shift to red traffic light setting
One Tauranga principal has described the move to red as a "sensible approach".

'Really hard': Family's bach for sale for first time in 80 years
Five generations of the same family have holidayed at the beachfront property.

'Big relief': How students fared at last year's exams
Bay students are feeling mixed emotions after NCEA results went live on Thursday.

'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau
"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."

'Significant': Provisional data shows roll increase for Tauranga schools
One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.

'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.

'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."

'It's normal to feel irked or sad': Advice on beating back to work blues
A Bay life coach shares top tips on how people can manage stress as they return to work.