Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
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Police release name of person found dead in Lake Rotomā
A body and a car were recovered from Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, last night.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
Local Focus: Kia ora to our Aussie cousins
And 'thank you' to Kiwis for the support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Local Focus: 'Everybody Eats' feeds bellies not bins
Behind the scenes of a slap-up meal with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The upside of social media
OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.
How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty
Locals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
'We're doing our job': Abuse of parking officers skyrockets
'We're doing what we're doing because you're doing something wrong,' an officer says.
Slow lane: Lower speed limits loom for Tauranga commuter routes
"Anyone who believes their lives will somehow be worsened by this ... is dreaming."
'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics
Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.
Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
Revealed: When will Vegas be on our TV screens?
Vegas was filmed in Rotorua and stars an array of talented wāhine and tāne.
One dead after quad bike accident
The incident took place in the Lower Kaimai area, near State Highway 29.
Firefighters forced to withdraw from fire
A caravan was on fire but has since been extinguished.
Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student
The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Hills upgrade on track
The coming together of three waka. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Support flows after MP diagnosed with cancer
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
Seven dead on roads this Easter - almost double the combined toll of 2019/2020
Seven people have died on New Zealand roads since Thursday evening.
Local Focus: Popular Waterline educator retires after 16 years
Adrienne Rickey looks back at teaching 39,000 children. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Easter road toll rises to six after motorist dies in Ōtaki
Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole just after 8.30pm yesterday.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Trash city: Tauranga's household waste woes
It's hoped the new kerbside collection service will change things around for Tauranga.
Person dead after serious crash on SH38
A police spokesperson confirmed diversions were in place near the crash site.
Comment: Why I will be getting the Covid-19 vaccine
"I get the impression the ministry was severely underprepared for this process."
Swimmers urged to watch out after great white sharks spotted off Tauranga, Mt Maunganui beaches
Report details of sightings, captures or strandings to the Department of Conservation.
Local Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion show
Waka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Boat rage' teacher quits: School community wants board to step in
Board of trustees called on to persuade teacher not to resign.
Local Focus: Bilingual tourism campaign launches
A bilingual digital map proves popular for visitors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hallelujah': City commissioners get glowing review from business community
A 'hallelujah' moment is how a lawyer described the commissioner's first public event
'Saddest 20 minutes of my life': Historian hits back during Māori governance debate
'I'm never getting that back.'
Shark expert's Bowentown warning: 'I personally wouldn't go swimming'
The fisherman estimated the shark was three to four metres long.