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Zoe Hunter: Sorry Dolly, the 9-5 days are on borrowed time

COMMENT: A new way of working is coming and Gen Zers are in the driver's seat

Zizi Sparks: Level 2 relief needed for struggling business owners

OPINION: While some businesses are operating, other are stuck in limbo.

Dads never stop teaching their daughters

Opinion: I can't even think of all the things my father has taught me.

Dawn Picken: Lockdown 2.0 parenting - carpe diem can wait

Lockdown parenting is no piece of cake - especially when you can't find flour.

Letters: After council's Goddards move, where will people park?

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Letters: Daffodil Day loss 'devastating' but charity still grateful

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Luke Kirkness: Dancing away the lockdown with me, myself and I

Opinion: My flatmates weren't around for lockdown. Here's what I learnt in their absence.

Letters to the editor: Anti-vaxxers need to adopt social responsibility

Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.

The Premium Debate: Covid lockdowns and alert levels

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Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid

Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.

Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines

Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.

Zizi Sparks: Supermarket trips can be a lockdown highlight but think twice

Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.

Letters to the editor: Justice not being served by Tauranga Police

Our readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away

OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: To vaccinate or not? Choose wisely

OPINION: I've based my choice on what I believe will keep me, family and community safe.

Zizi Sparks: Lockdown should be extended by a week at a time

Opinion: Having a fixed finish line will be a big help.