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Students in sports are declining - and teachers in sports are plunging.
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Jobs welcomed: Fletcher Building invests $400m in Tauranga
Fletcher building's company Winstone Wallboards is relocating from Auckland to Tauranga.
Fletcher boss explains work on three big projects
Three big issues canvassed by Fletcher CEO.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
Tauranga police shooting: Couple urged to come forward
The incident happened last Thursday about 7.45pm.
'One bill away from drowning in debt': Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals rise
KiwiSaver users in Rotorua withdrew a combined $1.6m for hardship in 2019.
Student sent home from school to shave
Should school students be allowed to have facial hair?
Pāpāmoa police patrol car arsonist jailed
A Tauranga man who torched a police patrol car has been jailed for more than two years.
'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.
Revealed: How much Claymark owes the bank
Country's largest pine product manufacturer placed into receivership on December 4.
Tauranga shooting: Head Hunters' show of force at victim's funeral
The 32-year-old victim was an associate of the motorcycle gang.
Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring
He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.
Blow for small-town New Zealand: 17 jobs to go at Waihī mine
This has not been an easy process, says management.
Tauranga shootout victim named by police
Police have identified the man who died after being shot by police last Thursday.
'Heartbroken': Tributes flow for deputy principal
A celebration of the beloved teacher's life will be held this afternoon.
Teacher kicked, threw cones at students
The teacher said he threw the cones out of fear but is "deeply ashamed".
Women hooked on meth: Forced into sex to pay debt or face beatings
And the people forcing them to take it are the ones meant to love them.
Tauranga terror: Slain woman was new mum, lay dead for days
Dead woman's partner was a homicide suspect killed in a wild street shootout with police.
Missing Tauranga man's family: 'We need him home'
Tauranga father of two Julian Varley has been missing for 25 days.
Lovely Trenty: Boult suits up for Cadets
The number one ranked ODI bowler in the world appeared for his club side on Saturday.
Police seize car believed to be linked to double homicide
The blue Ford Territory may be in Auckland, police say.
Lisa Carrington continues national domination
On Thursday she was named Sportswoman of the Year, on Friday she was back on the water.
'This is a horror story': Rising body count in Tauranga, victim's brother speaks out
A woman is found dead in suburban Tauranga - the fourth connected death in a horror week.
Woman's death in Tauranga linked to double homicide
The woman is believed to have been killed in a domestic incident.
Tears in court: Man charged with murder following fatal shootings
Man charged over double killing granted name suppression in Christchurch court.
A sports reporter's quest for love
"My immediate reaction was that I'd rather head butt a Shakti mat."
Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs
People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.
Rotorua reacts to sentencing for record $137m meth bust
"This drug is a scourge in our country," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
Delays for residents from SH2 closure
Traffic was backed up and stretching down roads yesterday because of the SH2 closure.
'Too close to home': Man shot dead, another arrested in relation to alleged double homicide
There has been a dramatic end to a violent week.
Mayor calls public meeting over gang violence
Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton will answer questions.
Zespri awarded $15m after suing grower
The company said it started the civil action in 2018 against kiwifruit grower Haoyu Gao.
Wild chase: Tauranga brothers caught up in shooting drama
"It's terrifying when something like this happens on your doorstep": Mum.