'A disgrace': Volunteers unable to work at hospital despite it being 'short-staffed'
"We just suddenly got a text message and were told we weren't working anymore."
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'It was really distressing' - Person drowns on island near Tauranga
'There’s a lot of police here, there’s been a real accident': Beach cafe worker.
'Stressed and unsure': Foodbank demand spikes nearly 30% as appeal begins
The soaring cost of living is having a big impact on people in need of help.
'Find civility and kindness once again': Richard O'Brien set to perform Rocky Horror Show
'We have to stand up and fight deeply for democracy'
'Really thankful': Airbnb owner offers place to fire victims
Chanelle Midwood and her daughter are planning to move into the Airbnb on Sunday.
Chamber boss: Is the Fair Pay Agreement fair play?
OPINION: The Fair Pay Agreement bill is now law, which is more bad news for employers
'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change
Reader opinion: Many plus-size items are 'ugly', more expensive, and ill-fitting.
Comment: Cost of living bites but collectively we can make a difference
OPINION: It's up to each and every one of us to help make that difference.
Son of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girls
Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'
The cheekiest grin and kindest nature: Whānau reflect a year on from Malachi Subecz's murder
'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'
Six60 looking forward to a 'magical' show in Rotorua
"I can't wait to be a part of everyone's good time on Saturday," Six60's guitarist said.
NZ Squash Open: Paul Coll and Joelle King power into semis
Kiwi icons are both in the semifinals of the NZ Squash Open.
Sonya Bateson: Stop the blame game on emergency housing - we need action
OPINION: Families need homes now. We don't have the luxury of time.
Backpackers pick up 40kg of rubbish from Mount beaches
Glass bottles, cans, tennis and golf balls and a carpet were among the rubbish collected.
'We all lost everything': Family's home 'burnt to the ground'
"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"
18 medical events, four vehicle accidents, one rescue: Aerocool Rescue Helicopter's October missions
The helicopter flew 49 missions last month.
Heavy rain, strong winds: Weather warning issued for the Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been issued for the Bay of Plenty.
Climbing and cycling: Playground upgrade on the way for Ila Park
Double flying fox, tube slide and new swings promised as part of Ila Park upgrade.
Letters to the editor: More money does not mean more services
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Mum 'fuming' after L.A.B's Tauranga concert restricted to 18+
The mother bought the tickets for her family back in August.
'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape paths
Maps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.
The Conversation: With a Covid 'variant soup' looming, New Zealand urgently needs another round of vaccine boosters
OPINION: Many of us are in deep denial about the pandemic's ongoing threat.
Cop found not guilty for tasering man three times in cells
Video of the incident shows the officer tasering the man as he lay face-down on the floor.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deserves
OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.
'It's all very freeing': Mother sheds 30kg, steps into boxing ring
'Don't let age, weight, sex, or anything get in your way'.
Positive start for Gate Pā cultural centre
Community feedback backs plan for centre that will tell stories of NZ land wars.
Property: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures show
QV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.
'Enormous' sums: Synnies drug ring 'kingpin' and wife sentenced for money laundering
The defendant was described as the central figure in the Auckland to Wellington network.
Ōtūmoetai Peninsula: Lanes, parks could go in $64.9m bid for better bus, bike options
Locals will have the chance to give further feedback before the design is considered.
Local Focus: Migrants prepare for multicultural pōwhiri
Ngāi Te Rangi to welcome new migrants to the Bay Of Plenty with special pōwhiri.
Jo Raphael: Private sales of fireworks should fizzle out
OPINION: Fireworks are annoying and cause more harm than good.
Protest to partners: Matapihi group helps oversee future of $107m pipeline
In 2021, about 80 cubic metres of sewerage spilled into the harbour.
'Fantastic': NZ Open squash tournament returns to Tauranga after 30 years
The PSA silver NZ Open squash men's and women's tournaments start on November 8.