$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'
Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.
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Iwi, government partners on apartments for Tauranga homeless
Ngāi Te Rangi Tauranga has bought apartments to house some of the city's most vulnerable.
Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model
Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.
'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors
There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".
'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son
The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.
'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate
Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.
Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark
Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.
Iwi buys apartments for homeless: 'I dropped to my knees and cried'
'I grew up in a flea-ridden shed in South Auckland.'
10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b venture
Simplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.
Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal
There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.
'It's really awful': Vaccine-for-cash scam targeting vulnerable, social worker warns
The woman first thought $200 to get the vaccine under a fake name was an incentive.
Local Focus: Walking with the rhythm of Mauao
Experience the rhythm of Mauao - Mount Maunganui - through a soundscape app.
'Low belief and low self-esteem': Bay schools phase out class streaming
Tauranga Boys College is making the switch to mixed-ability junior classes.
Father set fire to son: 'I still wake up screaming twice a night'
Victim with 'lifetime of healing' ahead is determined to be a better man despite attack.
'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet
Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.
Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings
Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.
Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing
Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.
Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'
Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.
Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
Māori vaccination - 'you've got to get it now before the virus gets you'
'We'll continue to build on the collaboration and mahi tahi of Super Saturday'
Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi
Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.
Man who lived in cave among million-dollar houses has a new home
But he says a family should have been priority for the house.
'Absolutely devastating my bro': Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Stan Walker shared a photo of him with Sean Wainui and their wives on their wedding day.
'Worst pain I have ever felt': Company fined after worker loses tops of fingers
A Waihī company and its director have been convicted after a worker was severely injured.
Tauranga representation review sparks huge response
The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?
'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?
If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.
Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%
The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'Record numbers': Bay residents smash daily vaccine record on Super Saturday
Several health providers offered incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated.
'Without it, I'd be dead': Man's life saved on the beach
Ross Parker had finished 'a tough old race' when his heart failed.
'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.
Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'
"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."