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Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket provides affordable groceries for local families. Video / Tom Eley
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Towards a digital future for Māori: Cash boost for tech academy
The grant will help to provide 300 students with upgraded gaming PCs.
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The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’
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‘Some very famous people’ - Hollywood interest in $1m beach on Matakana Island
"They've all been looking to buy a piece of paradise.”
'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure
'These kids were really scared.'
‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coach
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‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fears
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Whakatāne businesses ‘crippled’ by road closure
One business owner has asked for compensation. The council says 'no'.
Port of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit lift
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Owners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashed
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'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turf
The Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.
‘Creating capacity’: New private surgical facility anchors $80m development
Pioneering surgeon-led facility will create 100 jobs and is part of a $80m development.
Three-car crash on SH29, several injured
A crash is reportedly blocking traffic on SH29, near Tauriko.
Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today
The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.
Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday
Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford
'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.
‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori Battalion
Te Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.
‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m away
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‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’
Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.
East Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residents
The earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.
Cash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5m
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Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.