Intellectually challenged student 'stood down' from school after beard row
The boy's father was contacting lawyers and a range of advocacy groups.
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Calling North Korea: This man has a hotline to a militarised zone
Former Katikati man regular caller to North Korea on a special hotline from South Korea
Under pressure: Teachers and principals leaving profession
A total 147 Tauranga teachers left their jobs in the 10 months to the end of October 2018.
Behind the cordon at the Bella Vista homes evacuation site
The tops of all 16 Bella Vista houses on Lakes Boulevard have been earmarked for removal.
Shackled by debt: Fewer Tauranga homes mortgage-free
Only a third of Tauranga homes are mortgage free, new data reveals
Local Focus: How this Principal turned a failing school into one of the best
Principal says 90% of his Māori students couldn't read. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Social media created 'unnecessary hysteria' during shooting incident
Principal blames social media for adding unnecessary hysteria during the lockdown.
Bella Vista Homes one year on: Everything has changed, and nothing has changed
Scott Yeoman checks in with homeowners and local businesses affected.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Dad loses 40kg, tackles half marathon in memory of son
Kurt Buchanan is running a half marathon to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.
Crash causes traffic mayhem at Mount Maunganui
A crash at major road works in Mount Maunganui is causing traffic mayhem this morning.
Teenager injured after being hit by car
The incident happened this evening on Tahara Crescent at Mt Maunganui.
Adaptive surfing stirs up waves of emotion
From wheelchair to surfboard - it's now possible. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Shortcuts' blamed for Baywave's up to $4m repair bill
CEO blames failed building company's 'shortcuts', 'inferior materials' for issues
Mother's heartfelt tribute to lifeguards for saving son's life
Mother's heartfelt tribute to Waihī Beach lifeguards for saving her son's life.
Tauranga 'explosion' actually a small brazier fire
Emergency services are heading to reports of an explosion in Welcome Bay.
Review: Xavier Rudd in Mount Maunganui
Australian musician Xavier Rudd played for the first time in Tauranga to a sold-out crowd
Sustainable buildings a 'new era' in construction
A total $10.5m was issued for stage one of the Mainfreight logistics hub at Mangatawa
Revealed: Just how safe is general anaesthesia on babies?
These latest findings are the strongest evidence to date.
More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up
Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.
Police seek missing driver after 'dangerous' chase
Police are still searching for the driver who led them on a chase through Tauranga.
Helicopter still searching for injured paraglider
A helicopter is still searching for the injured paraglider.
Nathan Pettigrew to share marine life tips at public event
Nathan Pettigrew is a marine mammal permit holder, allowing him to get close to nature.
Natalie Bridges' verdict on her husband: 'A dirty little street fighter'
Simon Bridges talks about the 'upsides' of life after his first year as leader.
Cyclone Pola to bring big swells to North Island
Pola to bring big swells to the North Island.
School ban over beard: 'It's like giving a child a weapon'
Special needs student barred from class and sent home from school with razor, says father.
Tourism jobs 'tarred with a certain brush'
According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.
Service station considers hiring security guard after robbery
A masked person threatened staff with a knife before stealing cash and cigarettes
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.