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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.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Seventh arrest in McLaren Falls murder case
A 21-year-old man faces three charges including manslaughter and kidnapping.
Weapon involved in service station robbery
A man presented a weapon to the attendant before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Accidental business a winner for Tauranga Woman
It started as a hobby, now it's a winner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man in critical condition after alleged assault in Pāpāmoa
A man is critical after an altercation in Pāpāmoa.
'It was so scary': Residents fight fires with garden hoses
Fight to contain six separate grass, shelter belt and scrub fires along railway lines.
Serious injuries after truck rolls near Tokoroa
Helicopter sent from Taupō to attend the crash on Whakamaru Rd.
Mount Maunganui residents fighting fires with garden hoses
Fire has broken out alongside railway lines on State Highway 29A.
Man in critical condition after alleged Pāpāmoa assault overnight
Investigators have been seen putting up tarpaulins, and one arrest has been made.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Convicted hip-hop producers' second shot at appeal quashed
The pair were convicted and jailed for eight-and-a-half years in 2017.
Local Focus: $2.5 million green space a 'slap in the face' for retailers
Shops closing down blame the 'skatepark'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Māori woman shocked by landlord's racist texts
She tells landlords not to expect the next person to rent to be like the last tenant.
Christchurch quake 'a lifetime ago'
Eight years since Christchurch's tragic earthquake, those who were there remember.
Primary teachers plan crucial stopworks on March 18-22
Primary teachers will hold stopwork meetings in March on their latest pay offer.
Sons of Zion, Kings in line up in free Bay gig
Line up announced for Arataki Big Day Out
Police release name of Ōpōtiki crash victim
The victim was Craig William Heays, 44, of Tauranga.
Kiwifruit growers concerned over water access
Restricted access to town water supply could harm kiwifruit growth, say industry reps.
People desperate for rental housing
People coming in for "crying sessions" has become common in Tauranga rental companies.
Crackdown may drive out home-based carers
EXCLUSIVE: Policy for those in home-based work tipped to lift fees and force some to quit.
Hollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?
Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.
Appointments delayed as junior doctor strikes continue
Another junior doctors' strike is planned for Tuesday next week, February 26.
Childhood centre numbers soar as teacher shortage bites
The number of early childhood centres has surged, yet some kids remain on waiting lists.
Joe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of support
More friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.