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Letters: Time for a decision on Tauranga's election

Our readers have their say.

'Last ditch effort' to save playcentre has happy ending

Plans to move Mount Maunganui Playcentre to a new reserve have been approved.

Pies, phones and covid pamphlets delivered to homeless

The families will receive the items to prepare them for the virus spreading.

'Budget blowouts': $4.8m in extra funding for city projects after 'delays', Covid

The provision of extra money has been considered unfair on ratepayers.

'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping her

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the international student sector

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Bill to ban conversion therapy: How local MPs voted

For one MP, the vote was a 'no-brainer'.

Jo Raphael: Your dog is better off at home by himself

OPINION: Rover should stay at home while you run your errands.

'Be mindful': Oscar's dad's plea to Covid complainers after 6yo's leukemia battle

Dad says Covid-19 precautions are a "no-brainer" when it comes to protecting his son.

Tauranga man dies in motorcycle crash in Marlborough

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

The force is strong: Bay artist tapped to carve Morrison's iconic character

At age 5 he used to draw the character, now Mr G is carving him.

No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster

Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.

Tauranga water woes: More than a year to recover, tighter restrictions possible

Plans to reduce water use appear to be working but 'we're not out of the woods yet'.

Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has

"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."

Rare volcanic fog and thousands of earthquakes: Last year's geological activity revealed

Bay of Plenty residents are urged to be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies.

'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging

'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows