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Bay principals grapple with increase of students vaping

Vaping is becoming an increasing problem for Bay of Plenty schools, principals say.

Zizi Sparks: The pros and cons of being perpetually positive

Opinion: I would rather be always positive, than always negative and cynical.

Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

Dawn Picken: Airport, racecourse should be on the table for housing

OPINION: All options should be considered for shifting people out of emergency housing

Last few days at Kawerau mill

The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.

New gardens for Garden and Art Festival trail sought

BOP Garden and Art Festival trail organisers seek new entries for 2022 event.

Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?

'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'

Fatal crushing: Former driver confirms 'faults' with truck prior to 'terrible event'

Truck driver testifies in day five of a coronial inquest into the tragedy.

Jo Raphael: is Working for Families tax credit really working?

OPINION: Should taxpayers be propping up working families?

'Completely different ballpark': Big boost for bus infrastructure in $3b plan

The extra money will be spent on public transport facilities and bus shelters.

'He didn't see it coming': Businessman unwittingly laundered meth money

Men responsible for importing 500kg of meth invested in Samuel Brooking's business.

Fears regional council move to collect own rates could cost communities

Regional council says move will save regional ratepayers $2m a year.

'I need to prioritise my health and family': Todd Muller to retire

"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I've started spending more time on the things I like doing

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait learns about putting herself first and has more time because of it.

'Massive overkill': Cul-de-sac considered for Links Ave

A safety report indicated a cul-de-sac was the best option to reduce traffic volume.

Temporary fix sees water restored in Katikati

Katikati residents were asked to conserve water yesterday after a mains break.