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Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.

'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding

One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.

'I froze': Woman's scary experience while working alone from home

The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.

Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'

Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.

Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution

The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.

Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta

Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.

Charities struggle as donations dwindle: Some shortfalls more than $1m

The cost of living crisis has hit charities which are struggling with shortfalls.

'A bruising three years': Teacher guilty of serious misconduct speaks out

Greg Robinson was censured after removing an earphone from a student's ear.

'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'

One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.

Pair charged with Whakamarama murder named

The pair's name suppression has now lapsed

Editorial: Christopher Luxon waiting for a break

OPINION: Our editorial on the National Party's handling of Sam Uffindell's school history.

Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say

The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon

Neither Luxon, party delegates nor the public were informed about Uffindell's incident.

National MP Sam Uffindell kept quiet over violent high school attack, expecting byelection reveal

Uffindell suspected he may have also tackled students before punching another.

Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult

OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.

'Dumbest things I've ever done': National MP won't rule out stepping down over attack on younger boy

The MP for Tauranga admitted he beat a younger boy with other students.

Concerns pay later schemes could fuel addiction as Kiwis spend $1.7b

Street poll: Read what Kiwis think about Buy Now Pay Later schemes.

Why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night

Wonder why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night?