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Letters to the editor: Don't fluoridate the water
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Business pressures: The top tensions keeping BOP business owners up at night
A new survey has given an overview of business confidence and experiences
Matt Cowley: Retail crime is bigger than we realise
This is serious, scary stuff – without an obvious solution
'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising
But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".
Meth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bed
Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.
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
Mark Lister: Three simple rules for financial success
Money Week is a great excuse to talk about all these issues and opportunities
Escape with a five-day festival of big-name NZ writers, speakers and performers
Held October 12-16, there are talks, panel discussions, workshops and performances
Life achievement recognised
Husband and wife Richard and Pauline Adam are now life of the Te Awamutu Jersey Club.
Opinion: Should parents be held responsible for their kids' crimes?
Opinion: Parents should be held responsible when their kids act up and harm others.
'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.
'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."
Wharenui being rebuilt nearly 100 years after earthquake destroyed it
'This is a monster whare beautifully carved and sadly no longer standing.'
'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay
"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."
More to be done to avoid killer sun
Coromandel has a high level of UV radiation compared with many other regions.
'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers
The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.
'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'
'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.
Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place
People could expect overnight lane closures.
Covid: 19 deaths, 5296 cases today; expert's second wave warning
There are now 40,673 active cases in the community - the lowest figure in weeks.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.
'Big, bold, celebration': Tauranga Business Awards launched for 2022
The awards will return to Trustpower Baypark this year.
Sonya Bateson: Second-hand shopping has become a hobby for the middle class
OPINION: Bargains are what many second-hand shops used to be about.
Water restored after main break in Maungatapu
'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'
Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush
'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'
'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered
Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.
Mural recognises centre manager ... and all staff
A meaningful theme has brought the mural contest real attention, organisers say.
Tourists heading back to The Shire - and other attractions of the Mighty Waikato
Check out the experiences that attract locals and visitors to the Matamata-Piako District.
Algae and storms cause wastewater consent breaches
The district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.
Don rewarded for lifetime of service
Don acknowledged his loyalty to Jersey NZ and contribution to the dairy industry.
Clay figurines come to life under Cam's care
Cameron Orr has launched Joh and Dish on YouTube.