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Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak

OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.

'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior

"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."

Mt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7k

The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.

Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge

'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'

Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.

'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding

One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.

'I froze': Woman's scary experience while working alone from home

The woman usually has the sliding door at the back of the house open for air and sunlight.

Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'

Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.

What Luxon's office failed to tell leader; Uffindell driven home to Tauranga by MP

Uffindell would have to resign from Parliament for another byelection to take place.

Who is Sam Uffindell? New MP's political rise and fall from grace

Two months since being elected, Uffindell's demise has been swift.

'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

Editorial: Christopher Luxon waiting for a break

OPINION: Our editorial on the National Party's handling of Sam Uffindell's school history.

Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say

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

Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon

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