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The mental strength of Sam Cane
Don't underestimate the mental strength it took for Sam Cane to get back to his best.
Rachel Stewart: Why Judith Collins deserves a chance to be PM
COMMENT: JuCo is a deeply maligned politician.
Letters: Solutions for Tauranga's transport woes
Can fuel tax and introduce national road pricing, says one reader.
Privilege breeds privilege - it's an economic fact
Research shows the best chance of being well-off is to be born to rich parents
Physical discipline doesn't work
The threat of the cane or strap was never an insurance policy against poor conduct.
Anything can happen in the NBA Championship Finals
Time Out: Anything can happen in the NBA Championship Finals
Letters: Don't blame Baby Boomers for council failings
Bay of Plenty readers have their say
Tommy Wilson: How can we help the homeless? The answer is always 'hope'
Hope is a commodity for some
Letters: Roundabout changes another muck-up by council
Bay of Plenty readers have their say
From the Sidelines: Sit down Drake
This week David Beck looks at the Cricket World Cup, State of Origin and NBA finals.
Buddy Mikaere: Pre-dawn walks up Mauao a special joy
Landmark mountain has an imposing physical presence.
Letters: Teachers should count their blessings
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Give baby boomers 'a break'
Bay of plenty readers have their say on a variety of topics.
Bryan Gould: Glamming up fast food does not hide its stark realities
There is no comparison to mum's home cooking.
Letters: Solo mums should not suffer for not naming fathers
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Cook did many great things for New Zealand
Bay of Plenty readers have their say
Definite pass mark for this Wellbeing Budget
Despite the distractions, so far, so good, says ex-British MP Bryan Gould.
Super Rugby: Brighter times ahead
Opinion: Super Rugby is heading for better times and maybe a return of the fans.
Drake should know he's the support act, not the headliner
SoundBites with Krissy Mac: Let the NBA stars headline their own show, Drake!
Mayor Greg Brownless: What I want to see in the Budget
Government needs to properly budget for the cost of social issues, writes Greg Brownless.
Mouth-watering State of Origin match-ups
Sports reporter David Beck takes a look at some head-to-head State of Origin battles.
Rachel Stewart: Hounds of left are woke and I'm running scared
COMMENT: Govt cronies hate dissent and are eyeing speech laws.
Letters: We need to get Mauao's base track fixed
Bay of Plenty readers have their say
Letters: Selfless approach needed to save planet
A reader asks where the council has gone wrong in deciding which projects to fund.
Nigel Tutt: First Wellbeing Budget will be closely watched
Opinion: Businesses want to see government deliver on a core roles - infrastructure.
Bryan Gould: A transtasman parting of ways could be on the cards
The relationship with New Zealand matters less to Australia than it did.
Letters: Three-laning roads could help traffic congestion
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
First Targa Rally experience a wild ride
Sports reporter David Beck was taken for a ride when the Targa Rally departed Rotorua.