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'Out of order': Councillor walks out after tense exchange

Councillors faced off after a 'private' discussion was raised in a public meeting.

Western Bay moves to restricted fire season

The restrictions were put in place this morning.

Dawn Picken: It's not cancel culture, it's progress

OPINION: It's only cancel culture when you don't like the change, Dawn Picken writes.

Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction

Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.

Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay

The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.

Youth cancer survival rates increased - but less likely if you live in a region

Haley Thomas can't wait to turn 30. She didn't think she'd live that long.

Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk

OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.

Business digest: Kiwi Airbnb guests look to the regions

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Paging Dr Google - what happened to expertise?

OPINION: Dr Google will not have the last word.

Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it

OPINION: Standards need to be met before the cash is doled out.

'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the public

Mode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.

Cricket: Breaking the Williams Cup log jam

Bay of Plenty's premier cricket competition is heating up.

Luke Kirkness: Why are some people not taking Covid-19 seriously?

Opinion: Collectively, we need to step up.

The long goodbye: How the pandemic is changing funerals

Is this how you would chose to have your funeral?

Matt Cowley: More robust contact-tracing could achieve more targeted lockdowns

OPINION: The lockdowns are very real for businesses.

Leaders, businesses react as Bay of Plenty alert level lowered

The Prime Minister has today announced the way forward in terms of Covid-19 alert levels.