'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
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Luke Kirkness: Potholes are there to be fixed, let's do it
Opinion: No one likes a pothole, so why aren't we doing more about fixing them?
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Kiri Gillespie: Natural disasters are telling us something
Increasing natural disaster events should be considered a prompt for getting prepared.
'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'
Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.
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One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.
Dozens of new public houses built but are they enough?
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Jo Raphael: Family violence victims must be protected
OPINION: There is a heartbreaking highlight of the housing crisis.
'The devil is in the detail': Some Bay leaders remain cautious over Three Waters cash
One person says she wants to see how the reform will work with iwi.
'Had a gutsful': Bay support for Howl of a Protest swells
More towns sign up to take part in a national protest against Govt "ute tax" plans.
Masquerade ball organisers promise a magical, fantasy escape
Fairies, goblins and merpeople are expected to appear in Rotorua next week.
'Unfortunate reality': Low pay leading to 'cowboy' start-ups
Some painters, decorators and fencers are willing to take up the work at a cut-price rate.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Adults need to speak out against child abuse, before it's too late
OPINION: Parenting is not easy but little children must always come first.
How 'guardian angel' single mum rescued an elderly couple
Hemana and Sarah Eruera believe they met their guardian angel on a Tauranga side street.
Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.
Kelly Makiha: Why I can't stop thinking about Ferro-James' death
I'm sad at what happened to Ferro-James and ashamed this happened in our city.
Creating history: Rotorua rugby girls go for gold
Young girls playing in a Rotorua rugby team have made history.
Jury considering verdict in Ōpōtiki murder trial sent home for the night
The jury in an Ōpōtiki murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.
$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary
Te Waihī estuary is considered one of the five most polluted estuaries in New Zealand.
Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?
OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers
Murder trial: 'Burglary gone wrong' by another man, defence says
The defence argues Brian Hilton's death was committed by another man during a burglary.
Father jailed for 'severe beating' and murder of 5yo son
William Sio, who beat his son to death, said he was 'not the parent of the year'.
Jo Raphael: Stop the inter-generational attacks
OPINION: It's wrong to blame young people for not having the tools to cope with adversity.
'We live off the ocean': Microplastics in Bay shellfish spark food chain concerns
Matire Duncan says change is needed to reduce plastic getting into the ocean and kaimoana.
Murder trial: Victim suffered 'multiple blunt force impacts'
A forensic pathologist says 77-year-old suffered extensive bruising and broken bones.
Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion
One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.
Ōpōtiki murder trial: CCTV analysis found two persons of interest
A forensic imaging specialist gave evidence on day three of the trial.
Champions on tour! Black Caps to visit Tauranga
The Black Caps are taking the Mace on a week-long, nationwide tour of New Zealand.
Witness recants police statement on stand during murder trial
The jury has heard more Crown evidence on day two of a Tauranga High Court murder trial.
Jo Raphael: Stargazing gives us the opportunity to practise Matariki principles
OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
Dawn Picken: Saddened but not surprised by sexual assault report
Opinion: It's hard to deal with despicable behaviour happening under our noses.
Jo Raphael: Healthy homes should be a given
OPINION: Cold, unhealthy homes should be a thing of the past with new rules.