'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
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Katikati is celebrating its diversity with the Festival of Cultures.
Katikati launch for choreographer's dance workshops
Jared Hemopo hopes to bring dance workshops to remote areas.
Green birthdays celebrated with tree planting
Forest & Bird milestone birthday celebrated.
Whangamata surfer rides the wave of success
Pia Rogers will be winging her way to the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador.
Four Taranaki locals to play on home ground against Reds
Gallagher Chiefs head coach selected four Taranaki Bulls players for Friday's line-up.
Richard Prebble: Christopher Luxon has a problem looming with female voters
Brooke van Velden's campaign could win over female voters.
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Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Working fulltime and studying? Why you should hang in there
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Weather: Intense rainfall brings flooding and slips to BoP
Motorists were trapped on the Kaimai Range as heavy rain pelted the region.
Drop-in session to discuss Heron Cres redevelopment
A community drop-in session will be held to discuss development plans
'We had no idea': Club members unaware as rising floodwaters surround building
Police lights outside warn members of the danger.
‘Increasingly unaffordable’: Rents expected to hit nearly $1000 a week in Tauranga
The region's population is also expected to reach 282,900 in the next 30 years.
Record rain across the rohe causing erosion and river discolouration
Multiple slips and erosion in the upper reaches of catchments across the Bay of Plenty.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
'Alarming offending': Security guards stationed at all North Island Michael Hill stores
There have been three attacks on Michael Hill stores in the past week.
Live: Highways blocked, motorists trapped, rivers rising as heavy rain hits BoP
An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.
Opinion: Coromandel still in limbo over SH25A reopening
A lack of commitment to a firm reopening date for State Highway 25A is devastating news.
Loss of a vital connection has caused immeasurable harm: Mayor
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals the Governments plans for SH25A in the Coromandel.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Letters: The monarchy is a money-maker for the UK
Opinion: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
Te Puke Sports win tight thriller against Te Puna
Late scoring burst seals win over Te Puna.
'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.
Tree planting 'fitting' tribute to green King
Trees to be a permanent reminder of historic occasion.
Fresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
More wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared
'It will impact me': Motorists to pay more on toll roads
Revealed: How much they're going up and when the new charges kick in.
'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes
'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'
'Utterly despicable': Nats and Act want full Kiri Allan RNZ speech released
"A minister is always a minister," say Opposition politicians.
Hauraki-Coromandel sports results
Hauraki North extended their lead on top in the Thames Valley club rugby standings.
Help keep Bay of Plenty flood defences functioning this winter
Over-grazing on stopbanks and berms can lead to pugging and flooding issues.
Waihī psychologist’s practical new relationship book
Herald on Sunday columnist Nic Beets has put his years of experience into print.
Disappointment as Pāpāmoa FC slump to third loss in a row
A goal just before halftime gave Pāpāmoa something to build on, but it was not to be.