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'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?
The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle
OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.
Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins
Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.
Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk
OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.
'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors
There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".
'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son
The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.
'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate
Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.
It's not about 'turning off machines': Concerns about End of Life Choice Act
Several Bay of Plenty hospices will not be offering the assisted dying service.
Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'
Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.
Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?
OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Man jailed for border crossing breach
A Waikato man who crossed the Hamilton border and was found in Tauranga has been jailed.
'Like the flu on steroids': Why Covid-19 can't be treated like the flu
Doctors says the fatality rate of Covid is much higher than the flu.
Luke Kirkness: What else can we eliminate?
OPINION: We will soon need to shift our focus away from the pandemic towards other issues.
Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom
OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.
Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook
OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.
Region museum-less for now, but dreams aren't over
Rotorua's museum is closed but a Tauranga campaign for one has made some progress.
Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album
Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.
Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.
Tauranga NPC match off as rugby community pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Sean Wainui will be farewelled at a tangi at Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne on Sunday.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023
The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.
Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers
OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers
Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities
OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?
What is it that makes Rotorua one of the least vulnerable cities to a property downturn?
'Devastating blow': Bay Dreams cancelled, $50m summer events season 'at risk'
Bay Dreams has called off its 2022 festivals in both Mount Maunganui and Nelson.
Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'
"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."