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Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori

Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.

Boris Johnson's resignation 'inevitable', says former British MP in NZ

A Bay of Plenty-based former British MP thinks Johnson will try to remain party leader.

Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM

The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.

Exemption sought: Major housing developments at risk from new Govt rules

Leader warns of even higher house prices, more homelessness and workers driven from city.

Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised

The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.

'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police

'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.

Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan

Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.

Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare

OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.

'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says

Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.

Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years

Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.

Shot, stabbed, jailed: From gangster to a guardian for the homeless

Fred Takimoana credits Ngāi Te Rangi with giving his life purpose.

Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back

A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.

Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers

Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.

'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action

The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.

Tenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor

'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'

Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.