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'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future

"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."

Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand

A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.

Shot, stabbed, jailed: From gangster to a guardian for the homeless

Fred Takimoana credits Ngāi Te Rangi with giving his life purpose.

Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back

A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.

Gnarly! 'Destination' skate park to be built in Mount Maunganui

The council is also upgrading existing skate facilities.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.

Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers

Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.

'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action

The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.

New council CBD office building to 'push the boundaries' in Green Star bid

The council's new build will be several stories high and built mostly out of timber.

Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.

Award-winning Kaimai beekeepers compete in global contest

Kaimai Range Honey business owners are set to take on the world in a global competition.

'Life-changing': How music and a dog are helping those on the autism spectrum

Two Pāpāmoa mothers share what life is like for their children being 'non-verbal'.

Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

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.

Seven injured in four-vehicle crash on SH2

The crash at Te Puna was reported just before 3pm.

A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.

'Happy Matariki': Family travels from Auckland for Mauao star compass unveiling

A new Atea-ā-Rangi (star compass) was unveiled, marking the Māori New Year.

Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home

An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.