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Bay of Plenty principals concerned for leadership future
Proposed increases for most primary principals are smaller proportionately than teachers'.
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Seeing how much playing for the Kiwis means to Benji Marshall was a moving experience.
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Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.
Where to hand in your firearms
The location and date of collection events has been revealed.
Rotorua Boys' win, Tauranga Boys' draw
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Women in sport discussed at forum
Sport Bay of Plenty hosted a forum aimed at supporting women in sport.
Boxing: Rotorua's Richardson falls short
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Mud, sweat and glory for Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui beat Rotoiti 83-5 in the Baywide Women's Championship final.
Opinion: It's okay to kōrero, it's okay to be Māori
There are avenues for the those who complain about the use of te reo.
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Opinion: We need to build up and better support our youth
Teachers, counsellors, coaches, leaders, family and friends all have a part to play.
Men killed in Bay of Plenty train crash named
The two men killed in a horrific train crash on Wednesday have been named.
Baywide Rugby: Women enter phase two
The Baywide women's rugby competition enters round two and there is plenty to play for.
Matariki - more than Māori New Year for Tauranga artist
Tauranga artist takes on past, present and future in an exhibition.
Rotorua wakeboarder Jack Gallon ready for world stage
John Paul College student Jack Gallon will represent NZ at the World Wakeboard Champs.
Men killed in Pongakawa train crash only arrived in NZ a week ago
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High decile schools say donation changes 'just wrong'
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Les Elder - businesswoman, athlete, leader, rodeo rider
Behind the Name with Black Ferns captain Les Elder.
'Tragic accident' leaves two dead, calls for barrier arms on rail crossing
Deceased believed to work in the kiwifruit industry.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Māori can be trusted to look after their own
What we saw playing out in Hawke's Bay shows little has changed
Matatā crash sentencing leaves sister of killed road worker distraught
Sister of killed worker openly distraught as man responsible was not sent to jail.
Witness describes 'car flying off the track'
Two people are dead and three are seriously injured following this morning's crash.
Mt Ruapehu's Sky Waka gondola gets a $1.5m boost
With individual leather seats and 2m internal clearance, gondola set to open this month.
Home is where the heart is for Mikaere
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Pounamu carver exhibits vast collection for Matariki
Over 50 pieces will be on show from leading carver in celebration of Matariki.
Dangerous driver behaviour around police sirens and lights prompt warning
Dangerous driver behaviour around flashing lights and sirens has prompted a warning.
Fatal shooting: Verdict reached on gang member's death
Jury decides on its verdict in the fatal shooting of a senior Tauranga gang member.
Bay of Plenty farewells a rugby legend
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