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The man's offending was discovered after the girl told her mother.
Port of Tauranga delivers steady result in another tough year
New Zealand's largest port expects pandemic hangover disruption to continue.
'He will be looked after': Ex mayor asked to return Kiwi soldier's body from Ukraine
Tenby Powell says the death is very sad for everyone.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
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'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates
"It looks as if, for a measles outbreak, it's a matter of not if but when" - expert
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.
'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior
"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."
Mt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7k
The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
'I froze': Woman's scary experience while working alone from home
The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution
The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.
Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta
Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.
Charities struggle as donations dwindle: Some shortfalls more than $1m
The cost of living crisis has hit charities which are struggling with shortfalls.
'A bruising three years': Teacher guilty of serious misconduct speaks out
Greg Robinson was censured after removing an earphone from a student's ear.
'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'
One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.
Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga
Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.
Parliament wants to know if you would choo-choo-choose to travel by train
Parliament wants to know if New Zealanders want more passenger trains.
'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.
The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.
What Luxon's office failed to tell leader; Uffindell driven home to Tauranga by MP
Uffindell would have to resign from Parliament for another byelection to take place.
Who is Sam Uffindell? New MP's political rise and fall from grace
Two months since being elected, Uffindell's demise has been swift.
'Second chance': Community defends Uffindell as MP's political future hangs in limbo
'Sam doesn't deserve to be an MP, he should resign,' one local resident said.
Thomas Coughlan: Why Sam Uffindell is toast
OPINION: Why Sam Uffindell's career is over, barring a miracle.
Pair charged with Whakamarama murder named
The pair's name suppression has now lapsed
Editorial: Christopher Luxon waiting for a break
OPINION: Our editorial on the National Party's handling of Sam Uffindell's school history.
Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say
The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.
Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon
Neither Luxon, party delegates nor the public were informed about Uffindell's incident.
National MP Sam Uffindell kept quiet over violent high school attack, expecting byelection reveal
Uffindell suspected he may have also tackled students before punching another.