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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Family time makes life worth living

Opinion: Family relationships give us the ability to bounce back after a tough year.

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on Shane 'Kiwi' Martin and 501s

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

Rising rents: Big-budget Aucklanders add heat to Bay market

A landlord says some priced-out local renters are moving to motels and campgrounds.

Luke Kirkness: Something worth celebrating in 2021

Opinion: This is the one something worth celebrating in 2021- an otherwise rocky year.

Heavy rain expected in Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki

A heavy rain watch is in force for the Bay of Plenty east of Ōpōtiki, drive with care.

'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays

The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.

Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots

'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.

'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near Waihī

MPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.

Civic whare will 'give the city a heart' community leaders say

Tauranga Council will debate in a civic whare building after the CBD upgrade.

'I woke up and screamed my head off': Christmas crash survivor's 56-hour ordeal

Gregg Shaw shares his incredible story of survival.

Unmanned boat found in search for missing fisherman

The man left was expected home yesterday, his empty boat was found at 2pm today.

'Devastating' Christmas Eve Christmas light theft puts dampener on day

A family has been building it's light collection for nine years, now half of it is gone.

Zizi Sparks: How I'm going to rest and recuperate this summer

OPINION: Personally, I plan to eat, drink and sleep and reunite with loved ones.

Thank you Tauranga! Community raises over $160,000 for foodbank despite Covid

The Bay of Plenty Times annual six-week Christmas Appeal for the Foodbank has ended.

Rawiri Waititi: A Kirihimete mihi to our Māori Battalion of 2021

Opinion: Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, we all thank you for your tireless efforts.

'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility

Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.