OpinionAmy WigginsOPINION: No need for drunkennessThe new year seemed to be welcomed in a sensible but celebratory style by most over the weekend. That's exactly the way it should 02 Jan 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIs death so surprising?Former BBC DJ Andy Kershaw is down the bottom of the garden eating worms, on the receiving end of the fury of George Michael fans 31 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEngland gaining psychological advantageThe All Blacks may have cleaned up at the IRB Rugby Awards for 2016, but - for the British sporting press - the year belonged to England. Not 27 Dec 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Be safe in the water this summerTwo tragic water-related deaths over the past week have put a spotlight on the perils associated with our coastlines, lakes and waterways. Yesterday26 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Sparkly things can hurtKids love toys, technology, flashy things, things that make loud noises and things that sparkle. Their wee eyes light up when they 26 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWear hat of homelessness wellSanta's sack is empty - much like our credit cards and staff canteens, but our pukus and our memories of 2016 are full, like the rich 25 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Thank you Tauranga!What an incredible way to end the year. When I came into work yesterday, I was greeted with the exciting news that the Bay of Plenty 24 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesContraband flowers a sign of bureaucracy gone nutsYou've got to wonder at the level of ignorance the Corrections Department displayed over Mt Eden prisoners getting flowers (yes, I 22 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Stood down for a good deed?It's difficult to comprehend why the Waikato Regional Council felt the need to stand down a harbourmaster for successfully saving 21 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Why I really hate XmasCOMMENT: We're entering that time of year when I remind people to be kind to atheists. Remember, Christmas capitalism has room for all of us.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNo need for Christmas stressIt's hard to believe Christmas is now less than a week away. I love Christmas and am counting down the days. I love being able to 19 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNaming a new human a profound eventWhat's in a name? Plenty. Especially when it's given to a new human in front of their closest family and friends. I did my first 18 Dec 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Loan-value ratio appears to be workingThere was much speculation about the potential impact of the new loan-to-value ratios (LVR) when they were announced earlier this 18 Dec 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTop up the tatties - for today I dine, diets are for othersWith Christmas Day just a week away it is that time of year when many people overindulge in food and alcohol only to regret it early 18 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Soaking in the season of churStop the clock. Do you long to stop it or smash it each December? A friend who's celebrating her 50th birthday this week remarked 16 Dec 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: 'Don't ask us about Christmas, we just make it!'Right now I am one with the people of Yiwu, China where most of the world's Christmas tat is made, who may be said to cry with one 15 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: A timely reminder to take care on roadsWhile Christmas is meant to be a time of happiness and joy, the lead-up to the big day can be stressful, tiring and downright frantic14 Dec 11:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStrong economy important in tough timesThe focus of Government Ministers at present is very much on developing, and then rolling out, support packages for people affected 14 Dec 07:00 PM
OpinionFeeling betrayed by Air NZCOMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBig hurdles for EnglishThe emergence of Bill English as National party leader and, therefore as Prime Minister, was in some ways almost a non-event. It did 13 Dec 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCreativity adds to the Christmas spiritCreativity has really come to the fore in this year's Christmas Appeal. One of my favourite parts of the job as appeal co-ordinator 13 Dec 04:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNeedy children given the gift of wheelsHundreds of kids were given bikes thanks to the generosity of the Tauranga community. Photo/Campbell Squared We all have our memories 12 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDon't like trees? MoveIf there is one hope I have for new mayor Greg Brownless and his new council, it is that they will seriously consider overhauling 12 Dec 03:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe challenge of celebrating Christmas after lossMy 12-year-old daughter and I took part in the Bay of Plenty Times can drive Monday night, collecting donations for the Tauranga Community 09 Dec 02:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKey's legacy is mixedWhat are we to make of John Key's bombshell? Reactions will obviously vary according to the political views of those making them06 Dec 09:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga business leaders says timing of resignation was rightNigel Tutt Priority One chief executive 051216aw02bopBrett Hewlett Priority One chairman A_251016gn08bopStan Gregec Tauranga Chamber 05 Dec 03:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEditorial: At the end of the day ...When John Key became our 38th Prime Minister on November 8, 2008 it was an extraordinary turnaround from the previous election. In 05 Dec 01:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: The beach should be enjoyed by allA huge part of living in the Bay is the beach. Ask anyone what first comes to mind when they think of Tauranga and it's Mount Maunganui 02 Dec 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnarchy needs a revolutionI never would have thought I'd applaud a sexy underwear tycoon; that stuff's far too uncomfortable for real life. Try wearing a piece 01 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIt's not about how much you give, but whySeventeen-thousand people were helped by the Tauranga Community Foodbank in the year to June. With an estimated population in Tauranga 29 Nov 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Should we take Trump seriously?Many foreign leaders will be trying to assess whether the Donald Trump they saw as a campaigner for the presidency is the same man 29 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDon't dream it's overA mate of mine who is a top bloke and up for anything when it comes to finding out a bit of local knowledge, especially indigenous 28 Nov 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesReview: Romancing the TubaTak Chun Lai, principal tuba for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, played Vaughan Williams' Concerto for Tuba. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 081116spcm02.JPG Romancing 28 Nov 04:30 AM
