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Pedestrian who died after Broadlands Rd crash named

The man who died after a crash in Broadlands Rd was Shane Oakley Thompson.

Several new 'high risk' locations of interest in Bay of Plenty

New locations of interest.

Summer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spot

People have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.

'Upsetting': Girl's koro hits back over Farmers email

'The email, in my view, was very disappointing.'

Six great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warning

People should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.

Public backlash: Govt minister claims she was 'racially profiled' at Farmers

Marama Davidson is calling for a 'racism shake-up' in the retail sector.

DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway

An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.

Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened

Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.

'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'

'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."

Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB

The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.

Dawn Picken: This is weird - leaving NZ in the Covid age

I flip out before any trip, but pandemic travel has multiplied my freak factor.

'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it

'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.

Felix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'

Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.

Pāpāmoa 11-year-old gets Covid after 'fleeting hug' with unvaxxed adult, says mum

The family's lives have been disrupted for three weeks as a result.

Trial date set for Waiohau murder accused

Three men will defend an allegation of murdering Whakātane father Jamaine Wharton.

Comment: Luxon needs true-blue leadership, not a political makeover

OPINION: Time will tell if Christopher Luxon has what it takes to take on Jacinda Ardern