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Driver praised as investigation into school bus fire begins
'Buses can be replaced, and we are so thankful no-one was injured.'
'Buses can be replaced, and we are so thankful no-one was injured.'
We all pay the price when it comes to inaction over alcohol-related harm.
'We're building a whole new mental health system and it does take time' - health minister.
'I was standing about 150 metres from the bus and the heat was pretty intense' - witness.
OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.
The island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.
Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.
Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'
OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.
Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?
The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.
'The video doesn't do it justice either as to how close they actually were.'
OPINION: Welcome, the Bay of Plenty is open for business.
OPINION: If we can face our fear of co-governance and do it, we'll be richer for it.
Dawn Picken hopes her memoir will help others dealing with their own grief journey
"I struggle every day - mentally, physically, everything."
It is the first time since the pandemic began a cruise ship has docked in Tauranga.
OPINION: Things seem a lot harder now than when I was a child, writes Sonya Bateson.
'Hopefully we're coming out of a difficult time but who knows with interest rates.'
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.
Progress results are in for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
"I always ask my friends to pray. It's the key to everything."
NIWA recorded rainfall was 149 per cent higher than normal in September.
OPINION: NZ needs to stop thinking about current solutions and look into the future.