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Comment: Life wasn't always so easy for baby boomers
Kids, don't judge us all by those wealthy boomers, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger
Researchers say one way to boost mental health is to chat with someone you don't know.
Jo Raphael: Dying with dignity is an option we all should have
Assisted dying should be available to those who need it.
Letters: Mockery is cruel and builds no bridges
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Disheartening pohutukawa may have to be felled
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: No good reason not to vote for End of Life Choice Bill
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Foodbank Christmas Appeal: Pitch in and do your bit
The Tauranga Foodbank Christmas Appeal begins today.
'I thought about taking my own life' - Radio host overcomes depression
The Hits radio host shares why he's thankful he experienced depression
Lizzie Marvelly: Irrelevant Guy Fawkes has had his day
COMMENT: It's time for Guy Fawkes to go.
Carmen Hall: Tauranga needs to become more like Rotorua
How did Tauranga get it so wrong?
Letters: Paengaroa perfect location for regional stadium
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letter: A councillor who will not be intimidated by others
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bryan Gould: Butter's a bit better from New Zealand
We can all help by spreading a little more butter on our toast each morning.
Letters: Loss of flags small price to pay for win
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Why we shouldn't ban public sales of fireworks
Comment: Safety is paramount but a blanket ban is a step too far.
Letters: Mobility scooters give new lease of life
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Councillor should be given a chance
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Swim skills help but not as much as caution
Swimming skills don't mean anything if you're in panic mode.
Letters: Protesting during ceremony disappointing
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Robbers need to wake up and get a life
Who'd be a dairy owner these days?
Bryan Gould: 'Democracy is a fragile flower'
Columnist Bryan Gould analyses the merits and vulnerabilities of democracy.
Opinion: Delaying gratification pays dividends
We live in a gotta-get-it-now society. Can we buck the trend?
Letters: Talking and listening can lead to understanding
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Review: Tyga ignites Mount Maunganui summer
Many could not believe it was Tyga in the flesh on a chilly Wednesday night.
Letters: Disparaging the Treaty process is insulting
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move
Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?
Jane Trask: 10 tips to avoid burnout before Christmas
How do we avoid burnout in the lead-up to Christmas?