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‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools
Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.

‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged
Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.

Historic site set for major restoration
Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.

‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.

High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.

Cha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui player
Lotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.

‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance Minister
Fast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.

Road reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crash
The highway was closed for about two hours.

Chris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalism
Chris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.

LGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZ
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.

‘Felt pretty lucky’: Tauranga greenkeeper’s NZ Open journey
Tauranga's Karl Knedler joined Millbrook's greenkeeping team for the NZ Open.

Man admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaults
The man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.

Copper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of Plenty
Chorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.

Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
One ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'.

Public warned not to approach wanted man
Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.

Wild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue mission
Rescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.

College secures regional debating title for third year
'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.

‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman success
Nicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.

96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St John
Jean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.