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Rotorua man John Richards shares his story about his son's suicide.
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NZ's richest get richer while 'generation of beneficiaries' grows
The pockets of New Zealand's richest have got heavier - meanwhile, poorer Kiwis struggle.
Local Focus: Public meetings held on Mount, Pāpāmoa enrolment changes
Ministry of Education wants locals to speak up. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Burling calm and relaxed ahead of racing, mum says
'I find this stressful but he loves this, he thrives on it.'
New plans for Omanawa Falls revealed
"We are looking at different types of experiences, both free and paid."
Matt Cowley: My meeting with the commissioners
They were keen to understand the priorities of the business community.
Here we go! Tauranga sailing fans gear up for big afternoon
Sailing enthusiasts in Tauranga are getting ready for this afternoon's races.
'Next level stuff': NZPGA Championship comes to Te Puke
Club members are putting their hands up to help the club run the tournament.
Water charges tipped to rise on top of 20pc rates hike for homeowners
'I think we've probably got it about right,' says council chief executive Marty Grenfell.
Elder housing villages worth millions to be sold
'We're not going to require someone to move out of their home without... somewhere to go'
Co-design agreed for safe access to Omanawa Falls
At present there is no public access to the falls.
Creative project turning images into sound
The project will be exhibited in Tauranga's City Centre in April.
Rates rise drafted: 39pc commercial, 12pc residential (plus rubbish)
Big shift in commercial differential would see business bear the brunt of rising rates.
Have your say on how council buys and sells property
Council buys, sells, leases or transfers property for many reasons.
Pandemic has impacted our cigarette use
There has been a slow-down in the number of people giving up smoking.
Bay of Plenty Steamers reveal new head coach
The new coach replaces Clayton McMillan, who is now guiding the Chiefs.
Demolition Derby thrills crowd at Baypark Speedway
Stars aligned for smooth-driving super-saloon racer Dan Corrin, of Tauranga, on Saturday.
Black Cap Trent Boult stars for club side
Cadets were boosted by some internationally renowned firepower on Saturday.
Jo Raphael: March 15 terror - we hope this never happens again
OPINION: Second anniversary of "one of New Zealand's darkest days".
Just keep paddling: From Motiti Island to shore on a stand-up paddle board
Jimmy Dow will take on a mighty mission to raise money for the kindy his children love.
Changes are coming to Mount streets - but a one-way traffic trial is likely canned again
Trials of shared path and new roundabout planned but little support for Pilot Bay change.
Lifeguard: 'I've never pulled a body out of the water with a life jacket on'
Fatal drownings have increased by almost 20 percent in the last five years.
Local Focus: City Art Walk app a 'love note to the city'
New app offers a handy way to view Tauranga street art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Greerton's vintage fayre 'still in vogue'
Steampunk, vintage and retro were the sights and sounds of village fayre.
Samantha Motion: In politics, talking about people is not small-minded
'Great minds discuss ideas, small minds discuss people' - discuss.
National Jazz Festival giveaway: City set to come alive
Be in to win tickets for the annual festival being held in Tauranga.
'Without funding we would have already closed': International student numbers plummet
Toi Ohomai international student revenue drops by $10 million.
Where are they now? Ousted city councillors reveal what they're up to
Some have moved on from local politics while some others very much haven't.