Top boys' college distances itself from teacher after Covid-19 ‘whistleblower’ email to Herald
The teacher characterised a man accused of leaking Covid vax data as a 'whistleblower'.
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Making a splash: An expert's guide to doing the perfect bomb/manu
Those judged as having the best manu could head to the world championships.
'A good day': Grieving mum welcomes crossing safety improvements
Changes made after schoolgirl fatally struck by train this year.
Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
'Large gang presence’: Extra police for two gang funerals in Whakatāne
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
Business donates nearly $14K to Bay of Plenty foodbanks
Foodbanks are “at the coalface of the cost-of-living crisis".
Western Bay of Plenty District Council holiday information
Rubbish collections, freedom camping, library opening times and more.
Shot at, bashed, intimidated: Road workers speak out on 'extreme' abuse
NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.
Mobster sentenced for 'execution-style' 2018 murder of innocent man
Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
New Year's Eve terror: What caused a bouncy castle to become 'airborne' - injuring five people
WorkSafe has released the findings of its investigation into the incident.
Arts stalwart a 'very lucky oldie'
Five generations have helped celebrate Joan Clarke’s 100th birthday.
New No 4 bridge coming
A temporary bridge will remain in place until the new bridge is completed
New reports sought on Tauranga murder-accused's fitness to stand trial
One report will explore whether she was legally insane at the time of the alleged killing.
Zespri reducing SunGold kiwifruit growing licences next year
No red kiwifruit licences offered as industry takes stock of the new variety.
Te Puke on lookout for new town crier as Michael Jones steps down
Michael saw a need for a town crier to bring some order to the float parade.
School’s waiata and haka part of Te Reo Kori
The winning group performed at the school's junior prizegiving.
Plunket foodbank referrals up 13pc increase, now it's giving back
'This is what community is all about.'
New $122m aquatic centre with three hydroslides for Tauranga
Memorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre.
'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard maps
Scott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.
Port of Tauranga gets partial green light from Environment Court for expansion project
Stage 1 involves constructing 285 metres of additional berth.
Bargain hunter alert: 25 neighbours combine for monster garage sale trail
The Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.
Te Puke archives secured by Family Heritage Group
Forty years of the town's scrapbooks have now been scanned and saved.
'Who's the a**hole?': Threatening note left over car parking
The business card criticised their parking and carried a threat.
Te Puna's 'heart and soul': Former councillor remembered
'She left the community in a better place than she found it.'
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference
“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”
Kiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support Trust
Fashion show creates laughter amid serious message
'Absolutely amazing': She was born with a brain injury. Her latest achievements made her mum cry
Greer is 'functionally blind' and will probably need to use a wheelchair or walking aids.
'I overcame it': The three life tips that helped grieving son beat his depression
Brendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.
Whakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder named
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Bupa Te Puke Country Lodge gains chair thanks to Movember
The auction didn't meet its reserve, so the local PPTA stepped in.
'We continue to celebrate te reo': Willis defends policy for Māori-speaking public servants
"It is one of New Zealand’s official languages ... We will continue to support that."
Police appeal for sightings of two missing people
Police are asking for help to solve two separate missing people cases.