Simon Bridges' advice for successor, and why he wouldn't change a thing
The National MP hopes his replacement will 'keep it real'.
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'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available
The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.
Business digest: Two new shareholders at Veros
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Car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd leaves five injured, one seriously
A car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd has resulted in serious injury.
What's on these school holidays? Your local programme guide
Escape rooms, robotics experiments and night walks are just some of the fun on offer.
Big read: How Tauranga's $303.4m civic rebuild could be worth it, maybe
The project is touted as helping save the CBD but at $303.4m, much remains unclear.
Michele Hunter: Growing up in a pandemic - what Covid has taught my children
OPINION: My daughter's never known school outside a pandemic.
Opinion: NZ should expel Russian diplomat
OPINION: We must send a clear message to Russia that its actions are abhorrent.
Your thoughts as bus drivers threaten to boycott bus stop
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Apprentice numbers soar: Trainee builders up 70 per cent but more needed
There's concern that the valuable Apprenticeship Boost Scheme will end in August.
'I broke into tears': Young woman's struggle to find a rental
'The fear kept creeping in. I kept thinking I'm not going to find a place.'
'I'm trapped': Mum and kids live in camp unit for two years as rents rise
Campgrounds, backpackers, RV businesses inundated with desperate home-seekers.
Group behind white supremacist flyers claims it is 'deeply embedded' in NZ
But an expert says he does not believe the claim.
'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact Port
Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.
Storm in a teacup: Why is the weather forecast sometimes wrong?
Ex-cyclone Fili was expected to do a lot more harm than it did.
National Party nominations close for Tauranga byelection
The byelection will be held on June 18.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on injured woman's two-hour ambulance wait
To have your say, go to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and become a Premium subscriber.
Opinion: Golf, horses, houses - it's not yet time to choose the city's priorities
OPINION: Some suggestions for the future of the land are short-sighted.
Comment: Civic amenities a reflection of city's residents
OPINION: What do our public investments say about our city?
'Destined for it': New college principal on return to his 'old stomping ground'
Andrew Turner will start in the new role on July 25.
Death threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stop
Racial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.
Q&A: Fury in the suburbs - is NZ getting more extreme?
Senior journo David Fisher answers your questions about violent talk and fake news.
Easter in orange: Hospo can 'stand on our own two feet again'
Covid-19 setting change 'fantastic' news for bars, restaurants, cafes and events
Mauao base track closed due to high swells
A heavy rain warning has been lifted but a strong wind warning remains.
'A warning to the industry' - pool company fined, liquidated for building without consents
Pools Plus More Limited has been found guilty of working without appropriate consents.
Sister of murder-accused admits perverting course of justice
The charge relates to the death of a 5 year old in Te Puna in November.
False alarm: Three people in water turn out to be surfers
Police were called at 10.45am.
Letters: Racecourse proposal needs to include housing
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Police need to show they are on top of crime
OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.
'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'
"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."
Rain warning lifted, high winds still a threat
An orange strong wind warning remained in place
Tauranga byelection: Business leader among National hopefuls
The National Party's candidate nominations for the byelection close today.
'She could have been paralysed': St John apologises after two-hour wait for ambulance
Injured footballer lay in agony on field with no pain relief.
Bay Link: When you'll be able to use the new underpass
Those on foot, bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs can use it from next week.