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![Editorial: Plastic waka bad fit for city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Editorial: Plastic waka bad fit for city
As part of the plan to revitalise the central city, a proposal is under way to bring a 75-metre waka to Tauranga's waterfront.
![Editorial: Diane's latest hurdle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Editorial: Diane's latest hurdle
The story about young Tauranga woman Diane Wilson, who is fighting for her life, made me think about the immense hurdles some people have to face.
![Editorial: Talent shows offer chance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Editorial: Talent shows offer chance
Many of the Bay's budding pop stars will be pleased to hear the X Factor auditions are heading back to Tauranga in October.
![Currin: Chance to backrub Scarlett Johansson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Currin: Chance to backrub Scarlett Johansson
I've been googling googols. I like to play with words and it gives me a ridiculous amount of pleasure to write "googling googols" in an otherwise sensible newspaper.
![Editorial: Mates marry for cup tickets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Editorial: Mates marry for cup tickets
The Edge radio station - never far from controversy - is giving away Rugby World Cup tickets to its listeners - not without a catch.
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Editorial: Cycle trail has benefits
The Government has given a $100 million funding boost for the nation's cycleways.