Opinion: The days of the quarter-acre dream could be in the rearview.

Opinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.

Opinion: Less than 0.05 per cent of the region's population is standing for a council.

The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Opinion: Everywhere I look there are maskless people

The charity used a pen and paper filing system until 2016 so needs to upgrade technology.

OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.

Opinion: Bring communities along on the journey to give them ownership.

Angry people should instead try a bit of kindness.

Opinion: The bus stop boycott is showing users what they are missing out on

Opinion: Property development is a business and you have to spend money to make money.

Opinion: But residents have every right to complain about turning reserves into housing

'You know what that song sounds like? You don't need to listen to it again,' owner says.

Opinion: Everything in moderation, including social media, says Zizi Sparks.

Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.

Opinion: No one told me a lot of things, but on the day none of it mattered.

Opinion: Maybe we should focus on increasing life expectancy so this isn't necessary.

Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.

Opinion: Teachers deserve to have access to rapid testing.

Opinion: There are more pros than cons to studying te reo.

Instead of staring at a device, children can read, be creative or be active.

Opinion: Keep enjoying summer and supporting local but don't break the rules.

OPINION: Not everyone gets a two-week break over new year, don't forget holiday heroes.

OPINION: Personally, I plan to eat, drink and sleep and reunite with loved ones.

OPINION: Businesses are begging for relief

Opinion: Having a unique name has its ups and downs.

OPINION: I hope the Government has through about enforcing the rules.

OPINION: It's only November and I've already ticked up a summer first I'm not proud of

Opinion: There is no hard and fast rule but I'll be holding off decorating for now

The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.

They've tripled in size in one year, but it's just the beginning for LawVu.

Opinion: Workers facing vaccine mandates need to see the bigger picture.

Opinion: I don't even know what the alert level will be next week let alone in six months.

Opinion: We urgently need more clarity on just how vaccine passports will work

Opinion: Reading books doesn't need to be a chore or time-consuming.

Opinion: Figures show how many teachers and principals left the profession recently

Opinion: The border seems to be leaking like a sieve

If you don't know where to start with your clean, try making a schedule and plan

OPINION: The name of this country is hardly the biggest issue facing us right now.

OPINION: It's time for other locations to step up and take on MIQ.

OPINION: While some businesses are operating, other are stuck in limbo.

The spring forecast follows NZ's warmest winter on record.

Opinion: I can't even think of all the things my father has taught me.

OPINION: It is hard to accept going back into lockdown after more than a year of freedom.

Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.

Opinion: Having a fixed finish line will be a big help.

Opinion: We can all do better. This time, we can't let our scanning patterns wane

Opinion: Why wait until retirement to live a healthy life?

Film Bay of Plenty's restructure sees three women take charge of a booming industry.

Opinion: We need more than inquiries if we want to make a difference.

OPINION: Whether you wanted the Olympics to be cancelled or not, they are happening.

OPINION: Interest rates are at a low and you could save thousands by revisiting debt.

Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.

Opinion: We might not have succeeded in the traditional sense, but we learned from it

OPINION: We should be trying to help children first.

Opinion: We should take a leaf out of a dog's life.

Opinion: Councils need to think outside the box.

Opinion: I would rather be always positive, than always negative and cynical.

Men responsible for importing 500kg of meth invested in Samuel Brooking's business.

Trustpower has been sold to Mercury for $441m, pending certain conditions.

Opinion: Getting the vaccine is a no-brainer and NZ needs to pick up the pace.

Opinion: But don't talk to me about the cold.

Opinion: It feels like some life coaches imply I need to quit my job to be truly happy.

Opinion: Abusing people trying to do their jobs is unacceptable.

Opinion: Nurses are vital, so they should be valued and paid accordingly.

Opinion: It can be hard to stay motivated to exercise in winter.

Opinion: Already the Government has dished out millions of dollars.

OPINION: Systemic racism is still very much alive.