Labour candidate Tamati Coffey no doubt learned a few lessons about politics and the importance of perception this week.

I find the games oddly relaxing. The field is green, the crowd is sonorous and the flow of action is soothing to watch, writes Marcel Currin.

Perhaps Rena's owner and insurer suffered a sudden attack of conscience in their battle with businesses seeking compensation.

Remember the dark ages when, if you missed your favourite TV show, it was gone and you couldn't catch up?

Over the past week the Bay of Plenty Times has had a number of stories that point to a strong recovery of the Bay economy.