Articles by Megan Wilson
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National
A 'future slum': Mount Manganui locals oppose 8-storey apartment building
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 2:50pmA few blocks from the site of a proposed $100m+ retirement village under fire from neighbours, other Mount Maunganui locals...
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Education
'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 3:55pmThe principal of a fast-growing Bay of Plenty school says “absurd” Government cost-cutting has forced it to pause two major...
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National
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
Monday, 29 January 2024, 4:38pmDomestic and international tourists alike flocked to Rotorua for Auckland Anniversary weekend as local businesses say they...
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Politics
Cervical cancer: Jan Tinetti officiates new HPV self-test initiative in Tauranga
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 3:26pmMinister for Women and Tauranga Labour candidate Jan Tinetti today cut the ribbon on equipment to be used to process new...
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National
Senior doctors to strike Tuesday after union rejects offer
Monday, 4 September 2023, 2:10pmA senior doctors strike will go ahead tomorrow after the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) union rejected...
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Politics
'A real measurable difference': 1300 new teachers recruited in 18 months
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 9:21pmMore than 1300 teachers have been recruited in New Zealand in 18 months amid a “global shortage” of teachers, the education...
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National
Weather: Heavy rain watch in place as forecast predicts wet week ahead
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 2:37pmA heavy rain watch is in place in parts of the Bay of Plenty until 6am tomorrow, MetService says. Possible thunderstorms...
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Crime
Ram raids getting 'out of control' as fresh spate of attacks prompt safety fears
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 2:09pmA Rotorua fuel station has been ram raided on two consecutive weekends, causing “major” damage and disruption. The Sunday...
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National
'I feel like I'm a nurse': Staff 'upskilled' to help address nursing shortage
Monday, 15 May 2023, 4:23pmStaff at a private Rotorua Hospital have “upskilled” to help address staffing shortages after it struggled to recruit registered...
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National
'Wrap up nice and warm': Cold snap on the way for Anzac day
Monday, 24 April 2023, 1:17pmPeople heading to Anzac Day dawn services tomorrow should “wrap up nice and warm” because overnight temperatures in the Bay...
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National
Underpaid and 'burnt-out': Nurse calls for more pay, resources ahead of winter
Sunday, 2 April 2023, 2:45pmA “tired” and “burnt-out” nursing workforce needs more pay and resources ahead of winter, a Bay of Plenty nurse says. Tracy...
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National
Fit, 36, non-smoker: Sister's plea after losing brother to cancer
Saturday, 18 March 2023, 9:34amChris Beswick still had his “whole life” ahead of him. He took care of his health, didn’t smoke and was a “hard-working guy”. But...
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National
Large amount of artificial reef washes up on Mount Manganui beach
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 1:43pmA large amount of artificial reef has washed up on Mount Maunganui beach. Bay of Plenty Regional Council published a post...
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National
'Urgent' clean-up after 'millions' of microplastics wash up on Bay beach
Monday, 16 January 2023, 4:04pmPlastic beads, bread bags and lollipop sticks are just some of the “millions of pieces” of microplastics that have washed...
