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'We stood together and we got the result': Mill workers on getting back to work
'I'm really happy to be getting a steady income again,' one worker said.
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OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies
"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."
'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences
The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.
From 'drowning' to teaching 200: Reo learning tool helping to learn language
Tuterangiwhiu Grant-Cairns decided to do something about a lack of resources to learn reo.
'Sobering' report: Housing shortage forcing people to live in cars, garages
"What we're going to see is people not moving to Tauranga..."
Locked out Kawerau mill workers to vote on new offer from employer
Since August 9, 145 workers have been locked out of their workplace over a dispute in pay.
Whakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlement
More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.
Land reclassification needed to progress development
The community should have the chance to submit on the reclassification proposal.
Subscribers weigh in on damage already done for Govt reelection chances
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: Great, we're moving on but there's still Covid caution
OPINION: Lots moved on from Covid-19 a long time ago but there is reason to be cautious.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
'It was a survival scenario. She was hungry and going to jail was not a bad option'
Shoplifter accepted the risk of returning to prison, court hears.
'Everyone loves him': Why Steamers icon Hori Bop pays for his own tickets
'I'm a big, fat, funny clown, and that's not the image they probably want to have.'
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
'Pull every lever': Congestion charging considered for city 'wedded' to cars
"I can't think of something that will have a greater impact in a short amount of time."
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
University research projects get $26m funding
The funding is from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment's Endeavour Fund.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Stunning homes win gongs at building contest
A Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau house of the year competition was held.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
Road clear after large truck blocked SH2 at Te Puna
The road was cleared by about 8.25am.
'The world is changing' - Tauranga iwi leader shares his te reo Māori journey
'Māori people want to learn Te Reo because it's absolutely critical that they should do.'
'Absolute nightmare': Alone in emergency housing - a meth addict's road to recovery
'When you're an addict ... in six months' time, you could be in jail [or] dead.'
Tauranga property values: How has your suburb fared?
The latest average values could spell good news for first home buyers.
Complaints about marriage, sexuality, and gender beliefs at Bethlehem College
The school says it has not changed any of its beliefs after ongoing media coverage.
Calls from health sector to 'absolutely' drop vax mandate amid staff shortage
One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.
Moonwalking and mayonnaise: What they have to do with reducing your cleaning time
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Samantha Motion: There will never be another like Queen Elizabeth II
OPINION: The Queen used her celebrity with an amazing grace that befitted her position.
'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
'So privileged': Rotorua man reflects on year stint working for the Queen
He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.