Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
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Bowel cancer: 44,000 Bay residents finally eligible for screening programme
The Bay of Plenty DHB is the last DHB nationally to roll out the programme.
Options for racecourse's future to be decided
Tauranga City Council commissioners will meet on Monday to pick plans for consultation.
'Long way to go': Return to normal a struggle for most businesses
Actual retail sales values increased in the Bay of Plenty in Q1 but how do retailers feel?
'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nurses
Seclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.
Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'
Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.
Rush hour delays: Two crashes on city routes
The crashes were both between 4pm and 4.30pm.
Yacht skipper fined after container ship had to change course
Under maritime law the skipper has been fined the maximum $200.
Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua
The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.
The 'homegrown solution' for tackling the cost-of-living crisis
Poutiri Trust has helped about 90 households gain improved access to healthy food.
'It was an explosion': Neighbours describe Mount Maunganui house fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called about 2am.
'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.
One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2
Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry
Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.
Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change
OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?
'Constant stress': The pandemic migration experience
"We always have our hearts in our mouths."
New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
Vandalism and death threats: New law welcomed for campaign advertising
A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.
Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht
An investigation was launched following the incident.
Hopes high for Matariki after buzzing Queen's Birthday Weekend
But not everyone got to reap the rewards of the long weekend.
New era for Black Ferns starts on winning note against Australia
A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.
Get the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to come
The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.
Four people injured in crash between car and ute
Emergency services were called just after 11am.
Rob Rattenbury: Broadcasting has changed but it's still the same
OPINION: Radio was the only home entertainment in most New Zealand homes until TV.
Cinema sector prepares for more action
New titles and customer confidence in going out is helping put bums on seats.
Meet the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours recipients
This year's honours recipients are leaders in education, sport, conservation and service
'Significant' bus driver shortage means reduced services here to stay, for now
There are at least 1000 fewer run runs each day.
Food providers 'stretched' as prices high, demand higher
"We're finding it harder to find enough food ... there's not much food around."
Mount Maunganui house fire being treated as suspicious
Firefighters were called to the Mount Maunganui house about 4pm on Friday.
'It's a talking point': Tauranga man gets tattoo of Queen's face
Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.
Letters to the editor: Tougher penalties needed for crims
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': What the health reforms mean for the Bay
Pete Chandler said Health NZ would address inequity and the Bay's growing population.
Comment: Access to vaping needs to be balanced
OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco
The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.