Latest from Bay of Plenty

Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition

OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.

Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'

Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.

'Get out and do something': Action plan for city centre adopted

"Now the challenge in front of us is to move it beyond a plan."

Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta

Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.

Hip hop and R&B stars join Juicy Fest line-up

Influential hip-hop superstar Chingy, and R&B crooner Lloyd added to the line-up.

Felix Desmarais: Why I'm calling it a day on travelling with my mum

COMMENT: There's a common denominator in my travel stories of woe.

Is an auction the right choice for selling your home right now?

Auctions have not been 'flavour of the month' but auctioneer says that could soon change.

'Life after breast cancer': Survivors' dragon boating team fundraising

They want to raise $30,000 to enter an international regatta at Lake Karāpiro in April.

Pāpāmoa residents vs city council: Reserve fight taken to Ombudsman's office

'We had very little say in terms of getting things done or even considered.'

Strong contest for regional Tauranga seats, Western Bay mayoralty

A final list of nominations is due to be released on August 17.

Sonya Bateson: Sam Uffindell - will we see an arc of redemption or fall from grace?

OPINION: Putting your leader in such a quandary is not a good look for MP of two months.

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OPINION: Premium subscribers react to the Sam Uffindell saga.

'Surreal': Pukehina brewery's big win at NZ Beer Awards

The barrel aged brew contains coriander seed, ginger, hops and lemon peel.

'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'

One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.

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.