'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal
"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."
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Planned $300m fossil-free fuel plant will employ 100 workers
Australian-listed company Foresta has announced the signing of a 30-year lease.
Who is behind the up to $1 billion in claims against Norske Skog's Tasman mill?
The now-shuttered mill had faced environmental complaints going back decades.
Norske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau mill
A landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.
'Flak' and 'shenanigans': Truckie tells how she fought her way to the top
It was a bumpy road but now she's in the 'best job ever'.
Arson attack at a Kawerau school under investigation
A Kawerau school's playground fire is being treated as an arson.
Party like the public service: What councils did for Christmas
Some opted for a Kiwi classic.
Concerns for wellbeing of 74-year-old last seen a week ago
He was last seen on November 30.
Māori ward decision greeted with strong emotion
There were hugs and tears of joy in the council chamber.
Through the mill: $11m 'fire sale' for closed Tasman paper plant
About 160 workers were made redundant when the mill closed in 2021.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Korrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guilty
A man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.
'Like slime': The Bay of Plenty town grossed out by dirty tap water
Bay of Plenty town angry and frustrated at rusty brown water supply.
School tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lesson
Ethan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.
Police warn community after 'suspicious' man approaches multiple women
Kawerau police are making inquiries, particularly in the areas surrounding Stoneham Walk.
Arrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of Plenty
Police were not ruling out further arrests.
The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Earthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeks
Hundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.
'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thing
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry
'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'
'Don't put it off': Cancer survivor's message as low screening rates in Bay revealed
Keitha Wineti-Guttill had no breast cancer symptoms, but was diagnosed in June 2020
Outgoing mayor skates into regional council
Malcolm Campbell says 'it's like putting a pair of roller skates on again'.
Rotorua bucks voting trend but regional participation plummets
But, as of Sunday, Rotorua has seen an increase of voter turnout in this year's election.
'Personal disaster' sparks new journey for long-serving mayor
"I went out of business on somebody else's terms and I've vowed never again."
'We stood together and we got the result': Mill workers on getting back to work
'I'm really happy to be getting a steady income again,' one worker said.
'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATM
Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.
More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
Toilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages felt
Kawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.
'A lot of stress': Locked out employees plan to defend legal action
Staff in their fifth week without pay are now facing legal threats.
Locked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strike
The company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.
'Either we give in... or we put up a fight': Locked-out mill workers speak out
There are 145 staff in their third week without pay.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers give their views on mill workers being locked out
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.