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Police identify man found dead on Katikati College grounds
The school has been closed for the day.

Watch: Tyre shop owner confronts group after tracking down stolen mags
The video already has more than 130,000 views, just seven hours after it was uploaded.

Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ports of Tauranga ho-hum about buying Ports of Auckland
Focus is on a Government study, however, not Tamihere's sell-off plans.

Local Focus: Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless hits back at challengers
He wants the top job again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bus lane bandits strike
A new bus lane has become a popular shortcut for motorists trying to jump ahead.

Local Focus: 'We need to look after our environment'
Western BOP Councillor Mark Dean talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Normalise headgear in junior rugby
Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.

Bust to boom: Red kiwifruit could be a game-changer
High hopes have been pinned on Zespri's red kiwifruit which is in the trial stage.

Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.

Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to Rangataua's speed
Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to the speed of the Rangataua team

Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.

Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.

Bust to boom: 'I know we saved lives'
Ian Greaves spent five years helping growers with their mental health and wellbeing.

Bust to boom: Gold kiwifruit orchard prices soar
The kiwifruit sector has bounced back from Psa and is today prospering.

Future bright but kiwifruit grower cautious
Kiwifruit grower positive about future despite his Hort16A crop being wiped out by Psa.

Bust to boom: The kiwifruit industry's amazing comeback
From bust to boom - the kiwifruit industry has had a remarkable recovery from Psa.

Real-life Angel among strangers who helped
Several strangers raced to help Margaret Gundersen as she lay trapped after car crash.

Local Focus: Council halts Palm Beach planting
Pāpāmoā councillors promise to consult locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Son takes on late mum's fight for cancer drug funding
Brian Hughes shares his mother's dying wish - for cancer treatment to be better funded.

Local Focus: Rates and roads critical for Mounties
Mount and Papamoa Councillor, Steve Morris talks election priorities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gridlock: Tauranga at a traffic crossroads
Answers to city traffic woes lie in each resident's ability to change their mindset.

Living with ghosts: One woman's journey of loss and grief – and what she did next
Just what is normal after the death of a loved one?

Comanchero gang member arrested after Mount Maunganui robbery
This morning Police carried out a search warrant at an address in Waiuku.

Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.

Gridlock: Developer warns of GFC-like event
Traffic has become so bad, it could result in the downfall of Tauranga's housing sector.

Police name man who died in Maungatapu Bridge crash
The investigation into the crash continues.