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Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing
The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Crews dampening hot spots after large building fire
Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.
Cop who tasered unarmed man three times in cells no longer with NZ Police
'He shoots me three times', says the complainant.
‘Is this a story you made up?’: Teacher denies pushing child off hoverboard
Its alleged the teacher pushed the student at the end of a lunch break.
From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.
'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5
'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'
Coromandel bridge construction to get under way in next fortnight
The design was for a 110-metre, three-span composite bridge.
Injuries after school bus and fuel tanker crash
Forty-one students were on the bus at the time of the crash.
Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.
'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic
'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'
Infrastructure Report: Addressing the country’s infrastructure deficit
Public-private partnerships are critical for NZ's ambitious infrastructure plans.
Fin-tastic news: Daisy's tracker has been found
A man named Dave and a dog named Thor held the key.
Government to take over Bethlehem Birthing Centre operation
Founder Chloe Wright said the future of the birthing centre was in 'safe hands'.
'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flak
Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.
Tauranga rainfall: May 2023 among top five wettest Mays since records started
Rotorua had its “wettest month on record” last month since records started in 1963.
'Unhelpful' and 'inflexible': Early childhood leaders slam new subsidy rules
'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Investigator acknowledges family, colleagues in King's Birthday Honour
'I think history will show that we have done a pretty damn good job.'
'Pinnacle': Highland dancer awarded for half-century of service
'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'
'Totally humbled': Tetraplegic recognised for services to disabled people
Bryce Dinneen has been named in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
'We weren’t even at the damn door': Moana Maniapoto on breaking through barriers
“We weren’t even at the damn door … we’re not even in the room.”
'We gotta get outta here’: Man's frantic escape from rising floodwaters
Brian Thorne had just minutes to get to safety when his pensioner unit flooded on Monday.
'The bed floated': 73yo pensioner scales brick wall to escape devastating floodwaters
'I’ve lost absolutely everything ... Years of memories and things have gone.'
'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain
'My brain does not fit the signs, I’ve always known this'
'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime
Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.
Local Focus: City's first Latin Expo helps migrants 'break down the barriers'
'It’s an opportunity to connect with organisations that we didn’t know existed.'
Developer who damaged large street trees compensates council
The developer will now be allowed to remove the remaining trees, council says.
100 years in the making: Rugby clubs face-off in historic double-header
Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.
Premium Debate: SH2 traffic so bad, man resorts to camping to make meeting
Subscribers share their thoughts on State Highway 2 traffic issues.
Almost 12,000 athletes set to compete in 'record-breaker' AIMS Games this year
The tournament has rebounded to pre-Covid levels, and beyond.
Education Minister Jan Tinetti warned by police for electoral advertising breach
While it did not meet the threshold for prosecution, a formal warning was issued.