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Opinion: I dream of a day when we can all walk our streets with Pride

OPINION: It's been an interesting month, writes Gordy Lockhart.

Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM

The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.

Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids

Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.

Sonya Bateson: Why adaptability is so important

OPINION: Adaptability is a precious skill and one adulthood helps grow.

Jo Raphael: Winter ills and chills just as disruptive as Covid

OPINION: It's time to look at how to adapt with a second wave of Covid looming.

Letters: Tauranga ferry service is a great idea

Our readers have their say.

Exemption sought: Major housing developments at risk from new Govt rules

Leader warns of even higher house prices, more homelessness and workers driven from city.

Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised

The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.

Early morning ram-raid a 'slap in the face', says Pharmacy owner

Police were called around 5am.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: talk to teens about drinking

OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder

He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

What it would take for Bay rental prices to 'tumble'

Supply is up and demand is down - but the local market is still stubbornly 'tight'.

Tauranga ferry service plans progress but only if public are on board

And a respected Auckland politician has weighed in, saying it should've happened already.

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.

Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety

Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.