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Nearly $100 million is being injected into marae nationwide, creating 3100 jobs.
Jo Raphael: Stench of racism in the air
OPINION: It's time to call out the racists and educate them about their ignorance.
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The figures for the first three months of 2021 reflect what support services are seeing.
Ending period poverty: Free product roll out in BOP schools
'You just need them, it is like having toilet paper'.
Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.
Local Focus: Baypark prepares for Armageddon
Look out for these locals at the Armageddon expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Fiercely loyal' former Silver Fern Tilly Hirst mourned
New Zealand Sports Hall of Famer Tilly Hirst has died at the age of 79.
Dash of Lime: Mount Maunganui's best e-scooter food tour
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Axed road projects: 'Where's the analysis?'
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Matariki Magic: Fun for all in celebration
There is a range of events on throughout Tauranga to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.
Man caught drink-driving twice in one night - police blitz nabs hundreds
Police catching "unfortunate" numbers of drink-drivers in blitzes around the country.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Local Focus: Tips and tricks for your new bins
Get the most out of Tauranga City Council's new bins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here
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'Disgraceful': SH2 road project u-turn slammed
MP 'furious' and community has 'immense anger' after highway funding axed.
An 'exceptional' business leader moves on
Profit is not a dirty word, says this champion of the mixed ownership business model.
National 'dodged a very big bullet' with Jake Bezzant scandal, Collins believes
National Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.
'Racism at its worst': Petition faces backlash
Māori Authority chair and race relations commissioner hit out over Bay of Plenty petition.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
'The world went black': Runner goes into cardiac arrest during marathon
Young mother's life saved by first responders at Hawke's Bay Marathon.
Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
Beaten, robbed, bullied: City's only women's shelter tells of violence on streets
And the night shelter can only afford to be open five days a week.
Local Focus: Covid vaccination rolls out to protect whakapapa
Te Arawa Covid Response Hub vaccinates bubbles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Breakers' first NBL game in Rotorua
The Breakers scout for the next Tom Abercrombie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cop knelt on drunk man's head, cracked his teeth on footpath
Officer not charged and watchdog agrees with way investigation handled.
New Lotto millionaire claims prize after daughter's text
A Triple Dip from the Bayfair Shopping Centre led to a million-dollar win.
Stevedore part of plot to smuggle hundreds of kilos of cocaine into NZ
A stevedore is accused of being part of a plot to import cocaine into New Zealand.
'Too little too late': Melbourne returnee told to isolate 12 days after arriving in NZ
Man was in the community for 12 days before being told to self-isolate.
Great white shark meat seized in Tauranga
Great white sharks are protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.
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