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Luxury accommodation could mean better publicity for Bay
Stars could see more of the Bay if they were able to stay in luxury hotels in Tauranga.

Tommy Wilson: Hitting the links takes me back
Golf is a fickle mistress and not for those who lose their tempers easily.

Goal for 2019 - read more books
While summer in the Bay is beach and barbecue time, it's also library time

Opinion: How much power does a coach have?
Sports reporter David Beck looks at the impact a new coach can have on a team.

Opinion: Teeth should be serviced as often as your car
COMMENT: Time spent looking after your teeth now can save money and pain in the future.

Bryan Gould: Democracy is not just about having elections
The feminisation of politics is a great thing for democracy.

Tommy Wilson: Digital detox - to hell with the cell
When did we sell our cellular souls to Facebook and Google

Letters: Revamped carpark in Mount Maunganui disappointing
Readers have their say.

My disgraceful doctor's visit at Tauranga Hospital
COMMENT: Beck Vass hoped her appointment would go smoothly. It didn't. Here's why.

Bryan Gould: 'Wellbeing' budget about dollars and sense
COMMENT: A "wellbeing" approach promises a change in the way we identify economic goals.

Capping off a big year for MTB in Rotorua
It's been a big year for mountain biking in Rotorua

Peter Williams: Tax set to become major political issue
COMMENT: It's pretty darn hard to do anything these days without being taxed.

Helping foodbank 'a beautiful circle'
In this line of work, you really do see the best and worst in people.

Joy to the world whanau, Meri Kirimete
Tommy Wilson gives his thoughts on kindness at Christmas.

Opinion: Practical purpose of name forgotten in Phoenix carpark decision
The name of Tauranga's newest 'urban space' is Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka.

Opinion: Trumped in the Oval Office
Opinion: US President Donald Trump disastrous meeting.

Letters: Pedestrian crossings being ignored
Letters: Tauranga drivers ignoring road rules