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Experts bin councillors' Welcome Bay Lane fix

Alternative options to fix Welcome Bay slip lane has been vetoed for having fatal flaws

Waikato River rāhui lifted after Taupō wastewater spill

The rāhui was put in place following the wastewater spills in Taupō in July.

Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit

The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.

Justice for Māori is economic, not political, and fairness is not a privilege

Today's Letters to the Editor.

'Despondent' principals to vote on strike

Principal earns $250 a week less than her deputy.

Driver missing from scene of Whakatāne power-pole crash

There are 177 properties without power as a result of the crash into a power pole.

Car vs pedestrian: One dead after fatal crash at Opotiki

A person has died after being hit by a car at Opotiki.

How does your child's school rank?

Some colleges ranked higher thank the national average, while others ranked lower.

'A classic mistake': Coroner's decision called victim blaming

"We don't know if coroner's can be censured, but this one certainly needs to be."

'Hard-working family men': Crash victims named

Friends and family of those who died in Monday's crash are reeling from their loss.

From the Sidelines: Blaming referees is a cop-out

Comment: The Warriors have had some tough calls but that is not root of their problems.

The key players of Ihumātao land struggle

The occupation is unlikely to end soon.

Dozens turn out to Oranga Tamariki protests in Tauranga

The protest took place outside of the Oranga Tamariki office on Grey St.

Rotorua man still missing after nine days

He was last seen on State Highway 38.

Two separate crashes blocking SH1 and 29

A truck and car have collided

SBW to suit up for Counties Manukau in Bay of Plenty clash

Sonny Bill WIlliams is off to Katikati to play rugby for Counties Manukau this weekend.