5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem College
The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.
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Yacht skipper fined after container ship had to change course
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'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'
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New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
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Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht
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'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Union 'concerned' about number of assaults on mental health staff
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Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree
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Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low
But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Mount apartment tower's $25m makeover - and new name
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Pair charged during Tauranga homicide investigation appear in court
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National plan to ban gang convoys in Tauranga 'ineffectual' - gang expert
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