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Pāpāmoa residents vs city council: Reserve fight taken to Ombudsman's office

'We had very little say in terms of getting things done or even considered.'

Charities struggle as donations dwindle: Some shortfalls more than $1m

The cost of living crisis has hit charities which are struggling with shortfalls.

'A bruising three years': Teacher guilty of serious misconduct speaks out

Greg Robinson was censured after removing an earphone from a student's ear.

Strong contest for regional Tauranga seats, Western Bay mayoralty

A final list of nominations is due to be released on August 17.

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OPINION: Premium subscribers react to the Sam Uffindell saga.

Sonya Bateson: Sam Uffindell - will we see an arc of redemption or fall from grace?

OPINION: Putting your leader in such a quandary is not a good look for MP of two months.

Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga

Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.

'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'

One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.

'Second chance': Community defends Uffindell as MP's political future hangs in limbo

'Sam doesn't deserve to be an MP, he should resign,' one local resident said.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Sam Uffindell is toast

OPINION: Why Sam Uffindell's career is over, barring a miracle.

Pair charged with Whakamarama murder named

The pair's name suppression has now lapsed

Premium debate: What subscribers say about Sam Uffindell's high school bullying

OPINION: Subscribers have their say.

'Buzzing': Rotorua squash club proud of their golden girl

Rotorua squash player wins gold at Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say

The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Strike: Bay career firefighters to walk off job

Tauranga and Rotorua paid firefighters are among those striking in the next two weeks.

Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon

Neither Luxon, party delegates nor the public were informed about Uffindell's incident.