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Jo Raphael: Winter ills and chills just as disruptive as Covid

OPINION: It's time to look at how to adapt with a second wave of Covid looming.

'He will surprise people': Special moment as Macken takes Tai Mitchell field

The 13-year-old has only partly formed arms.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: talk to teens about drinking

OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder

He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety

Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.

Top selection for three Bay rugby referees

Three Bay rugby referees have made the cut for the upcoming NPC season.

'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat

Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.

Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers

Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.

Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?

OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.

Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.

Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home

An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.

'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis

A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation

Council staff salaries set to rise 7.9 per cent despite $11.2m deficit

The council will decide today on its Annual Plan, which also includes a rates rise of 5.8%