'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus
School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.
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Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'
Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.
'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre
The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.
Tauranga's youngest suburb wants its voice heard
The Lakes, with Tauriko West, is expected to become one of Tauranga's biggest suburbs.
Murder trial witness recants: 'I should not have worded it that way'
The Ōmanawa double murder trial jury has heard evidence about Samuel Fane admissions.
Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking
Report ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.
Jo Raphael: Migrants stuck in limbo need answers
OPINION: Let's try to get answers for migrants stuck in limbo.
Foodbank bracing for demands of winter season
Tauranga Community Foodbank is expecting to see demand pick up in June/July.
Rob Rattenbury: Love of books needs to be developed early
OPINION: Collecting books is now becoming an issue at the love shack on the hill.
Suburb Spotlight: Tauranga suburb joins $1m club
'It is a very sought-after area.'
Is the Bay's boiling property market starting to simmer? New data revealed
Tauranga's median house price is $937,500 and Rotorua's $630,000.
Impacts of Chorus' fire damaged cable outage were significant
The repairs to a fire-damaged cable will cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans
The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.
TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed
TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.
Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call
'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.
Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote
But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.
Jo Raphael: Free school buses great news
OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.
Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'
The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.
'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight
City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.
State Highway 29 reopens after logging truck crash clean-up
The crash is reported to be near Soldiers Rd.
Ardern by Frizzel: Rare artwork to be auctioned at pink ribbon event
The charity breakfast is helping raise money for breast cancer research.
Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab
OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.
Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days
The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.
Freedom camping clampdown: Breaches soar, vans spotted using 'dodgy' self-containment stickers
Cars with "a dodgy sticker" are in line of proposed changes to freedom camping rules.
School-age children to get free bus fares, anytime as council urged to 'be brave'
'We may not be popular but now's the time to make a move. Tauranga can't wait.'
'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits
Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.
'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely
'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'
Mauao to close to public for helicopter operation
Security and barriers will be in place at entrances to advise visitors of the closure.
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