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Letters: Green Party should keep the faith

Our readers have their say.

Timeless: Tauranga identity Don 'Tick-Tock' Stewart farewelled

Stewart's horology career began after riding a bike off the wharf and drowning his watch.

Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau

"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."

One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident

Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".

Letters: The most important choice you may ever make

Our readers have their say.

'Really relieved': 11yo who caught Covid-19 happy to get vaccinated

Shakyra Bachop-Mauger got vaccinated at Life Pharmacy in Bayfair on Tuesday.

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

'We not just survived but we thrived': Bay retail winners of New Year period

Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.

Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly

Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.

Why we shouldn't meet sharks' existence with fear

OPINION: Great white sharks might be apex predators but they don't kill many people.

'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking

The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.

'Incredibly frustrating': Almost 40 drivers flout cellphone ban each month

Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.

Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases

Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.

Reserves gone: Tauranga households owe $48m as Covid and rising living costs have impact

But banks say the average credit card and personal loan balances are down.

Dawn Picken: Free-dumb isn't free - living with liberty in the US

OPINION: If you hate Covid restrictions, you'll love America.