Should te reo Māori be made compulsory in schools?
"We want to build towards a bicultural foundation of a nation," says a local MP.
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The 21-year-old was swimming alone at Omanu Beach when he had a seizure and passed out.
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Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid
Local Focus: It's like MMA with swords
The Tauranga Titans are exponents of medieval armoured combat.
'Budget blowouts': $4.8m in extra funding for city projects after 'delays', Covid
The provision of extra money has been considered unfair on ratepayers.
'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping her
Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.
Stolen cards: Tauranga drug dealer jailed after spending spree
A Bay fraudster and drug dealer has been handed a jail term of more than four years.
Tauranga charter boat company sentenced after crashing vessel into Mt Maunganui
The company pleaded guilty to two charges related to the operation of the vessel.
'Mission critical' housing development plans receive 'little support'
Council told the city's large reserves are 'under threat' from housing.
'Ready as can be': 'Racial profiling' incident at Farmers heads to mediation this week
The family of Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti and Shae Brown will meet with Farmers on Friday.
'Be mindful': Oscar's dad's plea to Covid complainers after 6yo's leukemia battle
Dad says Covid-19 precautions are a "no-brainer" when it comes to protecting his son.
No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster
Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.
Tauranga water woes: More than a year to recover, tighter restrictions possible
Plans to reduce water use appear to be working but 'we're not out of the woods yet'.
Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has
"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."
'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging
'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows
'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Revealed: How much you might have in unused gift cards
The average Kiwi has $72 in unused gift card credit, a survey has found.
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials
Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend
Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.
Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused
Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.
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.
Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.