Fishing groups rally over lost rights
The reaction to three ‘no take' fishing zones near Motiti Island has been significant to say the least. In the five weeks following the Environment Court's final decision on April... read more
The sky‘s the limit for treasured trees
The ever-expanding forest at McLaren Falls Park is about to reach orbit. The park was nothing but farmland in 1965 when it was formed. Since then the Bay of Plenty Tree Society has planted thousands of... read more
Ministering to the dinners and diners
Uber driver Andrew Pound loves the vibrancy of Tauranga city. Once a Baptist minister, he has been with Uber since the company began in the Bay of Plenty more than two years ago and enjoys seeing... read more
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Todd’s ‘rollercoaster’ ride
A week is a long time in politics and nobody knows that more than Bay of... read more
22:10pm Thursday 28th May
Breathing colour into history
During the COVID-19 lockdown, local author and Tauranga historical Society member... read more
22:06pm Thursday 28th May
Kids kick back into action
Two months with no sport has been tough for many, which is why Fun First Football... read more
22:07pm Thursday 28th May
Safe harbour in troubled times
Driving his new $2million boat home to Wellington from Auckland didn't quite go... read more
22:08pm Thursday 28th May
Big bubble brings home the bacon
Residents at the Mount Maunganui RSA Welfare Trust Village are full of appreciation... read more
22:03pm Thursday 28th May
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Alert Level 2 milestones
Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP After 2 weeks at Alert Level 2 this past week saw our cabinet once again review the alert status at Level 2 and the... read more
Looking through the haze
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch There's a song from a guy called Afroman that I think would be the perfect theme for this year's election.... read more
NZ First’s Provincial Growth Fund will be crucial in rebuilding our regions
Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP As we face the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on our economy, New Zealand First's flagship policy –... read more
Improving local democracy
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris If there's one thing the world could do without these days, it's... read more