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Marcel Currin: Here's hearty cheers to all good people
There are good people in the world. You probably know some of them and they're easy to spot because they usually "have a heart" for something, writes Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Party season spells trouble
So far this year the city council noise-control team has seized 54 pieces of equipment, compared to 38 in 2013, writes Anita Moran.
Editorial: Caution needed on land supply
This week, Mayor Stuart Crosby said he feared the city could end up with "collateral damage" from a Govt-ordered inquiry to improve how councils regulate land use, planning and development.
Marcel Currin: Getting possessive about apostrophes
Warning: this page contains language that may offend some people. Brace yourself for obscenities - In particular, offensive apostrophes.
Editorial: Pink tide in city shows real care
On Wednesday, thousands of Tauranga residents donned pink clothes and made a stand against breast cancer.
Marcel Currin: Just skimp on the nudity a bit
It's time for a revamp. Time to appeal to a wider readership. Accordingly, I have decided to write this column with my shirt unbuttoned, writes Marcel Currin.
Editorial: Leave patch ban to Govt
There are many pressing issues the Tauranga City Council needs to tackle but a gang patch ban is not one of them.
Editorial: Time to leave 1950s behind
Should we routinely arm our police? This polarising question is back in the spotlight and for good reason.