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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.

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.

'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis

A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation

Regional council digest: Schoolboys present, ferries debated, rates rise adopted

Rates set and transport troubles debated; two meetings summed up.

Tauranga murder accused named but co-defendant keeps identity secret

Two people charged with 51-year-old Michael Te Kani's murder have appeared in court.

PM acknowledges 'serious concerns' raised about Tauranga's Bethlehem College

"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."

Need for Tauranga drug rehab centre 'stronger than ever'

Tauranga drug users are "chewing through a kilo of meth a week".

'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs

'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'

Arson, graffiti and self-harm: Rise in hate hitting LGBT community

A string of events shows work still needs to be done.

Search and rescue called to Mauao after fall

A person is thought to have injured their ankle in a fall.

Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash

Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.

'Win for hospitality': City centre bars closing time to remain at 3am

Tauranga City Council was proposing to change the closing time for CBD bars to 2am.

Breath alcohol checkpoints: 153 impaired drivers caught in Bay

More than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.