Student claims teacher sexually abused him for three years
A former student of Pinky Green's has broken his silence on the sexual abuse he suffered.
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Feel the romance: Williamson goes into bat for beloved format
Kane Williamson and the Black Caps will be hoping to make history against South Africa.
'Rollercoaster': Teen given 9 months to live a year ago now heading back to school
A tumour 'the size of a golf ball' in Chastiny Malone's brain has shrunk to half the size.
Advocate calls for principal, board to resign after 'damning' report into safety of LGBTQIA+ students
The report found some students believed they were bullied due to their sexual orientation.
Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts
The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.
Delays of up to an hour for motorists on SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga
The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.
Mates' friendship put to the test as Black Caps take on South Africa
South African expats will be backing different teams this week.
'Heartbreaking': Elderly couple devastated after orchard plum trees stripped bare
The couple say the trees were “all that kept them going”.
Police appeal for footage of Bayfair jewellery store robbery
Members of public had to take evasive action to avoid injury.
Motocross championship kick off near Rotorua
All bets are off as to where the silverware might eventually end up this season.
'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service
The lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.
Worker lived in garage alongside 19 others with no heating or insulation
A Tauranga labour contractor has pleaded guilty to worker exploitation charges.
'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.
Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.
'It’s like a gut punch': Family reveals harrowing impact of son's worksite death
"We are left with a small urn that holds Ethan’s ashes."
'We're so stoked': City-first recognition for tourist attraction
It is the first Rotorua business to achieve the certification.
Tauranga’s four-year council term a first for New Zealand
An election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.
'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.
Road to close on key Waikato-BoP route
A road over the Kaimai Range will be closed overnight at times over the next few months.
Hot weather continues but cooler temps for weekend
Tauranga reached its highest temperature of the year yesterday.
'Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampoline
Plus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
'Financial hit' for Cameron Rd stores as works - now set to cost $110m - continue
Construction began in 2021 with an $85m budget.
'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
Joe Crozier nonconsensually penetrated a patient while her child was in the room.
Accommodation 'full' over the long weekend as festivalgoers flocked to Tauranga
Despite heavy rain on Sunday, most attendees stayed until the end of the festival.
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
'Caretaker role': Act Party weighs in on Tauranga's commission
Act is joining a former mayor call for Tauranga’s commission to take caretaker role.
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
What's the deal with Auckland Anniversary?
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One Love 2024: Wet weather hasn't dampened 'perfect vibes'
“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."
Western Bay among busiest areas in NZ for ambulance call-outs
Weather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.
A bargain hunter's guide to back-to-school shopping
'Uniforms are just so expensive and out of range for a lot of parents.'