‘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.
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Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers
Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.
Arrests over Whakatāne man's death
The charges include kidnapping and aggravated robbery.
Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.
'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
Students hone their marketing skills
Market day was also a chance for Young Enterprise students to launch products.
Pāpāmoa school's grassroots biosecurity
Growing their own fascinates school's pupils.
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.'
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'.
Sadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appeal
Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.
Te Puke soldier helping out in Tonga
Lance Corporal Wright,is a member of the 2nd Engineer Regiment.
'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.
How do we get the balance right between housing and heritage?
A form of urban intensification will still play a role in New Zealand’s planning.
Hundreds of lightning strikes in Coromandel, orange warning in place
The region has already been hit with a lot of rain.
First-half thrills at Tauranga Domain
Landmark games for Te Puke Sports' Dan Goodwin, Wemin Kapia and Alex Thrupp.
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.'
Hui examines food security, sovereignty and resilience
Hiu is a chance to network and find inspiration
Bruised, battered but still bold: Zespri’s hopes for kiwifruit industry after economic storm
Many growers in the sweetheart export sector are 'under severe financial stress'.
'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.
Sonya Bateson: Bilingual signs issue an opportunity to recalibrate on racism
Opinion: Each of us will have our own thresholds for perceiving what is offensive.
Motorists warned of hazardous driving conditions as heavy rain hits Coromandel-Bay of Plenty
A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for the region.
Bumps and scrapes led to paramedic role - and a QSM
A few trips to hospital with wounded children put Diane Martin on her career path.
How some Kiwis have saved $425m by doing one simple thing
One woman saved more than $7K in three years. Plus common money mistakes revealed.
'Totally humbled': Tetraplegic recognised for services to disabled people
Bryce Dinneen has been named in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
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.'
'Pinnacle': Highland dancer awarded for half-century of service
'It has just been a lifetime passion. I can't see my life without it.'