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Luke Kirkness: More needs to be done to help the real MVPs of society

OPINION: Health workers are incredibly important but do we show it enough?

Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway

The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?

Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer

The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.

Takitimu North Link: Chance to meet construction crew

Construction is about to get underway on the first of eight bridges to be built.

Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'

The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.

Jo Raphael: Beak Peek or Chin Nappy - there's only one right way to wear a mask

OPINION: There is one visible reminder that Covid isn't over and won't be for some time.

'What a farce': Links Ave petition presentation called to abrupt halt

'We understand it is causing significant disruption to people's lives.'

'So lucky and thankful': Tauranga tennis player receives scholarship to United States university

"I want to play my whole life and see how good I can get."

Opinion: Might be time to think twice about that Covid sickie

Opinion: What's the harm in a fake rapid antigen test and a week at home, you ask? Plenty.

Get the girls out: Breast cancer fundraiser to help locals

It coincides with Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service's 100ks in 30 Days fundraiser.

Staff shortage: Customers' wallets could bear the brunt of tourism and hospo vacancies

Businesses are working to balance absorbing costs and passing it on to customers.

Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary

Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.

Possible gas leak after car crashed into hole on construction site

Emergency services were called around 5.50am.

Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'

'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.

Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property

Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.

Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis

The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'