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'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'

Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.

Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites

Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.

'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise

More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.

Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases

There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today

'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years

Education providers say literacy issues can affect every part of a person's life.

Charity founders could end up on the streets as living costs rise

It comes as the annual inflation hit a 30-year high in December.

How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues

It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?

Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz .

From the CEOs: What's in store for businesses in 2022

"We will see how personal matters impact work performance and vice versa" - Matt Cowley.

Farmers 'a bit desperate' as big dry hits, experts warn of more droughts

With no rain and warm weather farmers 'have their minds in dry mode'.

'Big relief': How students fared at last year's exams

Bay students are feeling mixed emotions after NCEA results went live on Thursday.

Luke Kirkness: The tough decision facing the Govt today

OPINION: Will the Omicron threat burst the dreams of a green traffic light setting?

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation

A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.

'Do not go into the water at all': Lifeguards on high alert after eruption

Beaches have been closed and multiple warnings issued, but people are swimming anyway.

Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly

Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.

'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal

Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.