Primary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'
The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.
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In pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaigns
Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'
How the replacement wharf on Matakana Island will be funded
The revenue will go towards funding the building of the much-needed replacement wharf.
Jetskiers rescued off BoP coast after hours in the water
Six volunteers responded to the incident.
Sonya Bateson: Wear what you want on polling day... just be there
OPINION: Do you remember your first voting day? I remember mine clearly.
Controversial plans for more paid parking may be delayed
The changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.
The Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delays
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Purple rain: Dye spills along Mount Maunganui road
The dye is not toxic, but when wet it will turn a bright blue.
Independent candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, Zakaria Wahed (Taupō)
Zakaria Wahed (Taupō) is standing as an independent in the Bay of Plenty electorate.
$1m! Small BoP town wins first division
The region was in the money again in last night's draw.
'Welcome to the 1% Club’: Man's heart stops, doesn't breathe for eight minutes and lives
Eddie Gudopp survived a cardiac arrest, but still hasn’t been able to thank his saviours.
'Chaos': Don Brash and partner flee Israel after war breaks out
On their drive to the airport, there was an 'eerie feeling that trouble was near'.
Who, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals
'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'
The Premium Debate: Record numbers of Kiwis coming home from Australia
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hopes for younger racers after Richie Stanaway's 'amazing' Bathurst win
'Any professional driver around the world wants to win Bathurst,' his father says.
'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak
'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'
80yo charged with murdering his wife at Mount Maunganui retirement village
Jean Ann Salter, 78, was found deceased yesterday.
80-year-old man charged with murder in Mount Maunganui
The woman, 78, was found deceased at the address.
'It felt liberating': First-time voter encourages young people to have their say
Younger voter enrolment rates lag behind those of more senior citizens.
Animal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin Grattan
An insight into Animal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin Grattan.
'Disaster waiting to happen': Hospital staff raise alarm about theatres
Internal emails reveal staffer called situation "totally unprofessional and unacceptable".
Sonya Bateson: Life is about to get harder for low-wage workers
OPINION: Paid parking zones are going to cover an extended area.
Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told
"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.
'Better have a lot of paint': Message to vandals who painted over te reo Māori
'Most New Zealanders ... see te reo as something that is part of their identity.'
Demolishing the construction gender gap: Inside the push to get more women tradies
'Having the right crew to work with' is key, says a 23yo woman with all-male colleagues.
Golf club's bid to rezone land for up to 20 houses riles neighbours
The club's lawyer says it has "very conscientiously consulted" about its housing proposal.
In-flight entertainment: Seymour makes dramatic entrance at Tauranga meeting
He argued school attendance rates are a bigger crisis than Covid.
'Racist behaviour': Te reo painted over on 40+ waste bins in Tauranga
'This is not who we are, or who we want to be' - Tolley
'He’s very withdrawn': Teen bullied over facial growth waiting months for removal
Man's son was suffering emotionally and missing school.
'Justice for our people': Ngāi Te Rangi iwi take protest to steps of Parliament
Ngai Te Rangi have protested at Parliament over their stalled treaty settlement
Salvage of 15m launch that sunk off Whitianga delayed
The vessel struck rocks near an island.
More bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m
'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'