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Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga

Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.

'Good news': Plans for $100m-plus new aged care facility revealed

The proposed development would take place on former Mount Maunganui elder housing land.

Police allege burglary, robbery and ram raid linked to same group

He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

Empty chambers? Low council nominations prompt concern

Councils are hopeful to see a "flurry" of nominations before they close on Friday.

The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.

Luke Kirkness: The public had a right to know about Uffindell's past

OPINION: Fledgling MP's tattered career remains on a knife-edge.

Enterprising students get down to business

Te Puke High School students are bringing their business ideas and products to an expo

Letters to the editor: Uffindell's courage should be applauded

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Loo paper supply at risk over staff lockout - union

The lockout comes after workers called for an inflation adjustment to their salaries.

Strike: Bay career firefighters to walk off job

Tauranga and Rotorua paid firefighters are among those striking in the next two weeks.

Crash near Okere Falls, one passing lane blocked

Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm.

The last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - dies

Brant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.

'Difficulty getting money out the door' leads to Council surplus

The result will now face auditors, as per standard procedure, and then be signed off.

Uffindell scandal raises big integrity questions for National

OPINION: National's opponents will need to tread carefully in dealing with this scandal.

Opinion: The scary Covid wake-up call New Zealand needed

OPINION: Personal responsibility appears to be lacking for too many people recently.

The Prem Debate: It began as wants, and now it's about needs

OPINION: Concerns have been raised that pay later schemes could fuel addiction.