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'Low belief and low self-esteem': Bay schools phase out class streaming

Tauranga Boys College is making the switch to mixed-ability junior classes.

'Man of great mana': Tauranga Moana iwi leader Brian Penetaka Dickson dies

Tauranga Moana iwi leader Brian Dickson died on October 24.

Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'

Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.

Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings

Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".

Dawn Picken: So many reasons to be angry, so little time

OPINION: Vaccines are not on my list of reasons to be angry.

Father set fire to son: 'I still wake up screaming twice a night'

Victim with 'lifetime of healing' ahead is determined to be a better man despite attack.

Trick or treat or tracer app? How Halloween at level 2 could work

The Government is recommending that people create a QR code for their homes for Halloween.

'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet

Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.

Locations of interest named in Tokoroa before Rotorua flight

The case is currently isolating in Blenheim.

Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom

OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.

What you need to know about this week

Significant events happening locally and nationally over the coming week.

Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook

OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.

Health expert's concerns after positive case travelled through Rotorua

An unvaccinated person was at Rotorua Airport twice before flying to Blenheim last week.

The Premium Debate: Man in Mount cave gets a home

OPINION: Our Premium subscribers have their say.

DHB ready to step up testing following positive case

Interviews are also being undertaken to determine any locations of interest.