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'Embarrassment': Some Tauranga Māori call for Uffindell to resign, others defend 'the kid'
One kaumātua says the MP has brought the area into disrepute and he should resign now.

Should he stay or should he go? Tauranga locals react to Uffindell saga
Mixed reaction about Sam Uffindell's political future.

'Good news': Plans for $100m-plus new aged care facility revealed
The proposed development would take place on former Mount Maunganui elder housing land.

Parliament wants to know if you would choo-choo-choose to travel by train
Parliament wants to know if New Zealanders want more passenger trains.

'Pretty yuck': National leaders condemn underwear trophies at Uffindell's student flat
Too soon to discuss possibility of another Tauranga byelection: Luxon.

Police allege burglary, robbery and ram raid linked to same group
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.

Luke Kirkness: The public had a right to know about Uffindell's past
OPINION: Fledgling MP's tattered career remains on a knife-edge.

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

Premium debate: What subscribers say about Sam Uffindell's high school bullying
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.

'Buzzing': Rotorua squash club proud of their golden girl
Rotorua squash player wins gold at Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say
The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Strike: Bay career firefighters to walk off job
Tauranga and Rotorua paid firefighters are among those striking in the next two weeks.

Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon
Neither Luxon, party delegates nor the public were informed about Uffindell's incident.

Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult
OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.

'Dumbest things I've ever done': National MP won't rule out stepping down over attack on younger boy
The MP for Tauranga admitted he beat a younger boy with other students.

Beneficiary numbers increase by 40 per cent over five years
A recruitment agency says filling vacancies at the moment was a struggle "everywhere".

Concerns pay later schemes could fuel addiction as Kiwis spend $1.7b
Street poll: Read what Kiwis think about Buy Now Pay Later schemes.

Why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night
Wonder why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night?

Letters to the editor: Don't fluoridate the water
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising
But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".

Highway tragedy: Gang 'life member' in police sights after crash killing two
A senior patched member of the Filthy Few was the rider involved in the double fatal.

Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k
Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.

Dame joins Celebrity Treasure Island castaways
"This definitely has taken me out of my comfort zone" - Dame Susan Devoy

'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.