Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.
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'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customers
The abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.
Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Schools reopen - but one in six don't expect any students
Schools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.
Negative Covid-19 results to Te Puke workers
Seasonal workers in Te Puke who were tested for Covid-19 have returned negative tests.
Childcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in cars
Sandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.
'Thought they were exempt from road rules': Essential worker drives at 176km/h
Drivers caught claim the road laws don't apply to them, say police.
Kiwi dad creates McDonald's drive-thru for daughter's birthday
Little Maizie wanted to go to the drive-thru for her birthday — so dad made it happen.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3
Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.
'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown
Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,
Testing for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed case
The testing is a precautionary measure.
Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands
It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.
Watch: 'Only in Rotorua' - Local's comedic Māori lament over closure of McDonald's
'I cry a lonesome lament, for you my dear one, my friend Ronald, oh the distress.'
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin
‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two charged with breaching lockdown rules after emergency rescue
A firefighter was injured during the rescue which involved 20 emergency service staff.
White Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwater
New account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.
'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead
Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.
'It's like a dream': Kiwi brought home on Peru mercy flight
Emma Huamash Bejarano can't wait to hold her children again.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
Police dog stabbed after attempted Rotorua break-in
A police dog has been stabbed while trying to catch an alleged offender in Rotorua.
'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
Rescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure Island
A person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.
Gibson out-runs lockdown
The threat of lockdown and older rivals proved no barrier to Hunter Gibson.
'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.
Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'
Mass graves of old embolden iwi on checkpoint
It's legally ambiguous but iwi leader Louis Rapihana is steadfast at the SH35 checkpoint.
They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."