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Watch: Retail like 'zombie apocalypse' says shop manager after $16k of bikes taken
"There was glass everywhere - and things tipped over and damaged" - store manager.
Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult
OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.
Plans for Waihī Beach Library get go-ahead
It's expected construction would be brought forward from the original proposal of 2028.
Letters to the editor: Don't fluoridate the water
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising
But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".
Dame joins Celebrity Treasure Island castaways
"This definitely has taken me out of my comfort zone" - Dame Susan Devoy
Escape with a five-day festival of big-name NZ writers, speakers and performers
Held October 12-16, there are talks, panel discussions, workshops and performances
Opinion: Should parents be held responsible for their kids' crimes?
Opinion: Parents should be held responsible when their kids act up and harm others.
'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.
'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."
Wharenui being rebuilt nearly 100 years after earthquake destroyed it
'This is a monster whare beautifully carved and sadly no longer standing.'
'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay
"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."
'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers
The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.
'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'
'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.
Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place
People could expect overnight lane closures.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.
Water restored after main break in Maungatapu
'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'
Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush
'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'
'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered
Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.
Algae and storms cause wastewater consent breaches
The district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.
Opinion: Creating an inclusive and equitable environment is a no-brainer
OPINION: Leaders can create amazing things if they can create a space for people to thrive
Opinion | Pay healthcare workers properly and make the job more attractive
OPINION: The shortage is now. The need is acute. Patients and staff are suffering.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber comments on jewellery store burglaries
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on jewellery store thieves.
'Social contagion': Victims share 'devastating' impact of ram raids
Youth have gone from making up 58.5 per cent of ram-raid incidents to 71 per cent.
Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover scoops two awards
Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover wins two awards at the NZ Events Association awards.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on Kāinga Ora bidding up Ferncliffe Farms
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Kāinga Ora bidding up purchase price.
Letters to the editor: Fluoridating the water will benefit all
Our readers have their say.
Opinion: Struggling business owners deserve more Govt aid
OPINION: As if the past couple of years weren't hard enough now there are ram raids.
Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently
OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.
'We can't wait': Tourism businesses excited for their ships to come in
About 100 cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Tauranga between October and April.
Simple rituals to aid wellbeing
Life changes gave Savannah the opportunity to focus on her business.
Elderly mum left caring for 'high needs' adult daughter when support workers don't show
"They already do heaps for me ... they have their own health problems to deal with."