'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
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'A really big difference': New classrooms for rumaki students at Merivale School
The official opening took place in line with the first day of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Land reclassification needed to progress development
The community should have the chance to submit on the reclassification proposal.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
'Pull every lever': Congestion charging considered for city 'wedded' to cars
"I can't think of something that will have a greater impact in a short amount of time."
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
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Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
Road clear after large truck blocked SH2 at Te Puna
The road was cleared by about 8.25am.
'The world is changing' - Tauranga iwi leader shares his te reo Māori journey
'Māori people want to learn Te Reo because it's absolutely critical that they should do.'
Tauranga property values: How has your suburb fared?
The latest average values could spell good news for first home buyers.
City warned: $1.6b GDP loss likely if 'urgent' action to curb housing shortfall isn't taken
Tauranga's potential unaffordability could drive thousands of people from the city.
Calls from health sector to 'absolutely' drop vax mandate amid staff shortage
One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.
'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.
Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Man considers adding final detail to intricate tattoo of the Queen
His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.
Street view: Tauranga residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
A number of people were asked about the Queen's death in downtown Tauranga yesterday.
Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now
OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.
Sonya Bateson: Living within your means is more difficult if you're poor
OPINION: When you're on the breadline, a windfall burns a hole in your pocket.
Former Black Caps player makes appearance at indoor cricket
"It was such a great atmosphere" - Indoor cricket centre packed out on AIMS Games debut.
'It has been phenomenal': Long-time volunteer a spectator for first time in 17yrs
'It is exciting. It has been phenomenal' - Jill Weldon.
Live: 'We've had some tears': Bay of Plenty joins world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Tauranga in 1963.
'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets
Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
'Taking a punt': New Tauranga, Mount and Ōmokoroa ferry to launch this month
And the service already has buy-in.
Company ordered to pay $658,000 after lime 'white-out' caused fatal crash
Susan Walmsley never regained consciousness after the crash, and died three days later.
Letters: Buy up properties affected by hospital revamp
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
10kgs apples, 300 subs, 3000kg of kiwifruit: Feeding the AIMS Games athletes
'It's good to get these bookings back for a whole week': Royden Trask, Caddysnak Catering
Wheelchair rugby team left scrambling for rides after crash
Bay of Plenty Steamrollers escaped serious injury, but their van has been badly damaged.
'Hallelujah moment': $84m upgrade planned for Tauranga's waterfront
Tauranga City Council commissioners have adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront Plan.
Changes to prominent Mt Maunganui road possible as Links Ave trial continues
The trial has reportedly reduced traffic volumes on Links Avenue by two-thirds.
'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.