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New programme to boost Māori education launched in Kerikeri

A commitment to Māori education was welcomed at a Government announcement in Kerikeri.

Round one at Balclutha a success for Cooper, Connolly

With the first round done, riders move focus to the second round in Rotorua.

Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne

Eleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.

Gangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spread

An expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.

'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action

And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.

Coronavirus brings NZ port to its knees

NZ's second biggest log exporting port has been hit by a trading halt with China.

Gang wars: Mongols v Mongrel Mob behind tit-for-tat shootings

Arson and tit-for-tat revenge shootings in turf war between new Oz gang and Mongrel Mob.

Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss

The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.

Home invasion trial: DNA profiles under the spotlight

The trial continues into its second week.

Jacinda Ardern says the time has come to build highways

Labour is spending $4.6 on six highway projects in the North Island.

Arrests following Western Bay of Plenty shootings

The two men are expected to appear at Tauranga District Court this morning.

'Please come home': Family's desperate bid to find missing father

"It is so out of character for him... he has always been one to keep in contact."

'Scary': Witnesses watched shooter fire at Tauranga property

Police probe possible link between Hairini shooting, Te Puke shots report, Greerton fire

Shots reportedly fired at Te Puke property

Heavy police presence reported in rural area.

Traveller's NZ death after China trip under investigation

Follow-up inquiry under way after Te Puke resident's unexpected death.

Comment | What's so wrong with a bikini top at a mall?

Comment: And, while we're at it, stop policing women's bodies.