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Kindy teachers hit out over planned ECE changes

'It’s well accepted that good quality early childhood education has a big impact.'

A special history lesson: Minnijean Brown-Trickey speaks to Bay of Plenty students

American civil rights activist Minnijean Brown-Trickey visited the Bay of Plenty and spoke to more than 800 social studies and history students from the region.

Former PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted'

'I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'

Supermarket's closing store call in Māori goes viral

Supermarket posted a video to its TikTok of one of their junior staff speaking in Māori.

The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation

'Some people just have something about them, don’t they, that catches the eye.'

Four young Māori earn scholarships for ivy league education

This year’s winners come from Rotorua, Whangārei and Inglewood in Taranaki.

Phil Gifford: The huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final

OPINION: There are a host of individual match-ups to add to the drama in Saturday’s final.

'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father

'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'

'Balanced and agile': How much are councils and government departments using AI?

'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'

Fall from grace: Rugby star bought guns to supply, faked burglary

A judge said it was 'almost unbelievable' to see Matua Parkinson's fall from grace.

Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster

Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.

Ball on a budget: How school students are keeping costs low

They kept their budgets low last year and have many tips on how others could do the same.

'I couldn’t say no': Dancers in for a good cause

Q & A with one of the couples who are Dancing for Hospice.

Dancing diary: personalities revealed and bones left intact during week six

What an eclectic bunch of dancers we are.

Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays

Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”

'Sad day': Michael Hill Jewellers' Whakatāne store to close due to high crime

The store added extra security aids including fog cannons and additional security cameras.

'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run

Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.

Rotorua streams running murky during heavy rain

Authorities are watching local stream and river levels as a heavy rain warning is extended for Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrew Warner