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The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on city plans

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

After a rocky start to 2022, indulge yourself at Easter weekend

For a look at what you can do locally, we've put together a family-friendly guide

'An honour': Rotorua's gift to Dr Ashley Bloomfield

When the director-general of health steps down in July, Rotorua is ready to welcome him.

Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid

OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.

Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers

This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.

'Life-changing' decisions: Why now is a good time to buy a business

"Any business making sustainable profit and hasn't been too affected by Covid is selling"

'Really cruel': Devastated parent pleads for 'miracle drug'

'When they're really sick and there's no hope, they'll get it then'.

Covid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peaking

The number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.

Exotic plant smuggler: Man fined $5K after trying to import overseas plants

Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.

Premium Debate: the great Trikafta issue

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the Trikafta debate.

'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revamp

Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.

'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief

Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.

Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask

Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.

New interim tournament director for Zespri AIMS Games

It's the end of one era and the beginning of another for the games.

Letters: For whom the road tolls - not for thee, Wellington

Readers have their say.

Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57

There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.