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Letters: Hospital care truly appreciated in trying conditions for staff

Our readers have their say.

'Wonderfully weird': Young Tauranga filmmakers reflect on national success

'I discounted the fact we could even have a possibility of winning.'

Opinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long run

OPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.

'Terrifying': Pensioner describes harsh reality of living in a car for two years

Rental boss: 'I don’t know how some of them can afford to pay the rent.'

'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman

Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.

Liquor store broken into after earlier vandalism

Bottles of spirits and gift baskets were taken.

'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on

'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'

Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed

The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.

Changes to surf lifeguard patrols prompt warning for beachgoers

Swimmers are advised to swim where patrols are and not alone.

Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty

The MetService warns of potential severe thunderstorms for the Bay of Plenty today.

Tommy Wilson: Te Matatini serves as a benchmark and a beacon

OPINION: Te Matatini showcases another avenue for our kids to explore their identity.

'Quietly starving' elderly who ask for help just 'tip of the iceberg'

Elderly are struggling to get by as the cost of living keeps rising.

Five out of six Te Arawa groups make it to Te Matatini finals

Five out of six Te Arawa rōpū make to Te Matatini finals

This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take

Cost of work to reinstate SH25a “in the tens of millions".

Public Health issues warnings for Ohau Channel and part of Kaituna River

Public health warning has been issued for Lake Ohau channel.

Closing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last call

Alcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.