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College may face 'formal intervention' over controversial marriage claim
The ministry has also revealed it told the college a month ago to remove the line.
SH29A: One person critically injured after car and tractor crash
Police were alerted to the incident about 4.10pm.
Western BOP homicide: Police name man found dead
A forensic scene examination continues at the property in Whakamārama today
Letters: Bethlehem College sets standards based on beliefs, should we leave them alone?
Our readers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners
OPINION: It's time to change how we reward Lotto winners in New Zealand.
World-stage: Dreams come true for hard-working dance crew
Hip hop crew Outkast, has been selected to represent NZ at the International World Champs.
'Harsh': No refunds in Links Ave trial, council decides
Not refunding the fines has been called "disappointing" and "particularly harsh".
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.
Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field
The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.
Tearful reunion as Tim the tabby found almost two months after trip to tip
The unfortunate feline hitched a ride to the transfer station and scarpered.
Opinion: Credit noose may get tighter, not lead to more home loan approvals
Tweaks to the CCCFA a "band-aid" as more loan applications could be declined than before.
'X factor': Region's richest pay 425pc above Mount Maunganui's average
OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in the Bay of Plenty
Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000
One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.
Fire in Gate Pā: Empty house fire extinguished
A fire at a property on Ward St, Gate Pā, has been put out by firefighters.
Complaints about behaviour of nude bathers on Pāpāmoa Beach revealed
Nude bathing isn't illegal but there have been complaints about it.
Not your traditional comic: Josh Thomson on stage fright, how 7 Days helped shape a cultural identity
NZers now embrace comedians after tall poppy syndrome in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.
Safe but a hassle: Less traffic, lower speeds a bonus of controversial road trial
Some residents say safety has improved, but others say the inconvenience is too much
Premium Debate: New Zealand has changed, and not for the better
Subscribers have their say.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Meet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui home
Pip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.
Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises
Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.
Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
Bowel cancer: 44,000 Bay residents finally eligible for screening programme
The Bay of Plenty DHB is the last DHB nationally to roll out the programme.
Options for racecourse's future to be decided
Tauranga City Council commissioners will meet on Monday to pick plans for consultation.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Luxon should have gone further in condemning racism
OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,
Opinion: How we're missing the chance to punish bad drivers
Luke Kirkness says the law is the law, and if you break it, you should be punished.
'Long way to go': Return to normal a struggle for most businesses
Actual retail sales values increased in the Bay of Plenty in Q1 but how do retailers feel?
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'
Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.
Rush hour delays: Two crashes on city routes
The crashes were both between 4pm and 4.30pm.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua
The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.