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He shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.
A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Teen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday
'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Bay mayor
A painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui was revealed on social media.
‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%
'The job market has become more competitive.'
A ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to Bay
High school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Opinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence rebounds
The Fonterra payout this season is the highest in history.
'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctor
Public money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.
Opinion: What employment law reform could mean for NZ workers
A $180,000 income threshold will affect unjustified dismissal rights.
'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostage
He was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him.
Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim
Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean
‘Baby could die – those were her words.'
'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service change
Bay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.
‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assault
The pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.
'I heard all my bones break': Runner loses leg in farming accident
The 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.
Driver dies after car crashes, rolls into creek, in Pukehina
Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Mum’s ‘hellish’ fight to recover after motorcycle crash
'I was high-sided into the air and landed on the cheese-cutters.'
Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark
OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.
'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton
'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'