The building industry is booming and competition is fierce. I have seen first-hand just how much people are willing to pay for a property they want, writes Amy Wiggins.

Where are some of society's great melting pot locations, those places of equality? For my money, it's a New Zealand domestic plane flight - as Sir Bob Jones has discovered.

Hush please, for I am about to discuss classical music. I will compose this in four parts and remember to hold your applause until the end, writes Marcel Currin.

Next week will be a week of big decisions and the issues set out for Tauranga City councillors are a mixed bag, writes Amy Wiggins.

A few weeks ago a study somewhere found faecal matter in facial hair. This much is true: some beards are grotty. But so are some people, says Marcel Currin.

The Western Bay is a great place to live and the growth will only make it better, writes Amy Wiggins.