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Sonya Bateson: Christmas is a time to cherish family and home
OPINION: Home is where your family is.
'The little marae that could': Iwi opens doors to cruise ship tourists
'For me, it’s about bringing life back to our pā,' says the haukāinga of Ōtamarākau marae.
Four Kiwis head to quarter finals in EVES Open
Four New Zealanders are in the hunt for the inaugural EVES Open singles title.
Regional council posts $10m deficit
The operating deficit was $3.9 million higher than the budgeted deficit of $6.1 million.
Swimmers warned to avoid two lakes as potentially toxic algae spreads
The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the construction slow-down
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'Ridiculous' rent prices: Mother forced to move daughter to new school
“If you’ve got kids, there’s all these other factors that come into it."
Tauranga foodbank’s ‘Christmas fairies’ hard at work
More than 300 households have received Christmas treats thanks to the volunteers.
Revealed: How many criminals with 'no fixed abode' are serving sentences in Tauranga
'We fully acknowledge that the location of offenders can be a concern for communities.'
Bay of Plenty primary principals want greater recognition of their workload
"A school is becoming more and more a place of catering for community wellbeing."
Appeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustified
A Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.
Premium Debate: Nation staring at decades of pain
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: My prediction for 2023
Opinion: While I don’t have a crystal ball, it is clear that 2023 will be a tough year.
Lake speeding crackdown: 'Stupid' rulebreakers can't miss new signs, says resident
The markers were installed at Lake Rotoiti and Lake Ōkāreka.
Flooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua
'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'
Crash involving car and logging truck in Matatā, road down to one lane
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash in Matatā.
Diabetics' family camp returns in 2023
Families and friends of diabetics will be able to attend the 2023 Bay of Plenty camp.
New deck timely for boating club
Enjoy the views on the deck of Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club.
Opinion: Govt and Tinetti deserve praise for firefighters deal
OPINION: They are real-life superheroes, and deserve to be treated as such.
Christmas weather looking favourable but thunderstorm risk before then
There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.
SH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4am
The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.
Western Bay joins other councils seeking alternative Three Waters solution
Staff were asked to clarify the conditions of membership and future financial commitments.
Bay business house events having a great day at the office
Hammers and hard drives are being switched for golf clubs and darts.
'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum
OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.
Ho ho hold up: More ratepayer dosh without consultation?
OPINION: Commissioners' decision to skip consultation indicates they've stopped listening.
Widower, 90, spends fourth year volunteering for hospice in his wife's memory
“I feel that I owe Waipuna a lot ... because they really looked after her.”
Blood service seeking 120 more donors: 'It’s such an important cause'
The New Zealand Blood Service is forecasting a busier summer this year than last.
New Zealander of the Year semifinalists announced
Black Ferns star is on the list of semifinalists for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.
Subscribers weigh in on the numbers of jobs for new plant
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Sonya Bateson: Fines should be based on a person’s income
OPINION: Fines are not fine when they target low-income people.
'False hope': Chief medical officer tells GPs ‘no expedition’ for surgeries
'The letter asking for it wastes your time ... and gives the patient false hope.'
'We’re always worried about an outbreak': Meningococcal cases on the rise
Pete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.