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Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end

OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.

Investigation under way after school bus involved in multi-vehicle crash

The incident took place between the Pyes Pa and Oropi roundabouts on State Highway 29A.

Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released

The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.

'Grave concerns': Engineer struck off professional register

Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.

'Achieved what we wanted': Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance protests heard loud and clear

The protest coincided with the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.

Live: Protesting ratepayers descend on Tauranga council building

Protest coincides with adoption of Long-term Plan. Video made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club

While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.

Local Focus: Kaituna Mole getting a facelift

Upgrade of popular Maketū fishing spot begins. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Local Focus: How should Tauranga's next councillors be elected?

Time to have your say on how councillors are elected. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Holocaust survivor turns 100: How he defied Nazi invaders and escaped

'My life is in the Lord's hands. I have no say in it.'

Parents 'in shock' after 18-year-old suffers brain bleed

Elaine and Roldan Lictao learned via a phone call their daughter was in hospital.

Tauranga man jailed again after more than 250 convictions

A Tauranga pensioner with more than 250 convictions has been jailed again.

'Hellishly busy': New build gets 100 inquiries as consents hit $1b record

Calls for Government to get involved over supply chain issues in building are increasing.

WorkSafe investigating sulphuric acid incident which injured two

One person airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'

Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.

'I feel like we've won Lotto': TSB returns pensioner's $150k life savings

'I feel like I'm floating on air.'

Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa

One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.

Tauranga man who assaulted, bit, spat at police awaits his fate

A Tauranga man has admitted seriously assaulting two police officers.