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'Tauranga takeover': Polytech defunds Student Pulse

The student association's manager says it will be a big loss to the institute.

Local Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapū

Council unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Revealed: How much local councils, DHBs spent on communications last year

Local Government NZ president Stuart Crosby says the public will want bang for their buck.

Man stands trial for murder of 10-month-old baby

Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.

Mum 'trusted and believed' murder-accused's every word, court told

Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.

Rob Rattenbury: Can Biden heal the America Trump divided?

Opinion: The reality show that has been American politics is coming to an end.

Dental programmes are bringing smiles back to Bay students

Students are reaping the benefits of new dental plans.

'Start now': How to manage your money this Christmas

Under the pump financially this Christmas? There are ways to help ease the pain.

Family fear homelessness as landlords reject 'essential' pets

"Those pets are a part of the family."

Delays possible as some paramedics set to strike

Ambulance staff say a breakdown in talks around shift rates has left them "insulted".

Why I changed my mind about free school lunches

OPINION: Personal responsibility is valuable - until it isn't.

Opinion: How Kamala Harris has singularly defied conventions

OPINION: The vice-president-elect can be a role model to many.

Shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas as delays on goods from overseas

Experts are predicting some goods will be in short supply.

First week of Christmas Appeal: Generosity shines

The 2020 Christmas Appeal is in full swing and Rotorua's community is as generous as ever.

Navigating the minefield of technology and kids

OPINION: Navigating technology and parenting can be a matter of walking a fine line.

Man suffers serious gunshot wound after late night drive-by shooting

Police were alerted to the incident about 11.21pm.