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From the Sidelines: Unstoppable Carrington
There appears to be no way to beat Bay of Plenty's Lisa Carrington, writes David Beck.
Letters: Keep the Bayfair underpass to save lives
It was empowering to see locals fighting to keep the Bayfair underpass, a reader says.
Opinion: Mission St debate issues go back to Tauranga's early days
The 11 Mission St issue is quite simple, the Friends of the Elms says.
How much proof do we need before we save our noggins?
We need to use our heads - and science - to protect against head trauma in sport.
Rachel Stewart: Fate of Fonterra - don't say you weren't warned
COMMENT: Years have been spent ignoring fact Fonterra was heading toward the rocks.
Alex Penk: Removing rage from our public debates
Alex Penk discusses the need for civility towards our opponents in political debates.
From the Sidelines: Year of the Steamers?
Opinion: It's early days but the Bay of Plenty Steamers are looking unstoppable this year.
Letters: Bayfair underpass or overpass? That is the question
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bryan Gould: A shortage of money is not a reason for not doing something
Has Reserve Bank deployed all its weapons?
Dawn Picken: Let's put the phrase 'political correctness' on the scrap heap
It's time to retire an old phrase from politics - and everywhere else.
Letters: Assisted suicide could become legalised murder
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Voters are capable of deciding on a referendum
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tommy Wilson: Million-word heir hangs up his pen
Tommy Wilson pens his final column for the Bay of Plenty Times.
Letters: Expert view needed for 15th Ave work starts
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
From the Sidelines: Aces' fighting spirit
Opinion: The Rotorua Aces women's hockey team were heroic in the Intercity final.
Buddy Mikaere: Tauranga more oasis than desert
There's a whole array of local talent that goes unnoticed.
Letters: Generations of women have fought for abortion rights
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Differing views on proposed Memorial Park walkway
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Climate change emergency now needs action plan
Growing numbers of government entities have declared climate change emergencies.
Call for online bullies to be named and shamed after councillor Leanne Brown cops abuse
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Kiwi citizenship a privilege, not a right
Joining the ranks: Newly-minted New Zealand citizens are a blessed bunch.
Letters: Council should consider approving proposed walkway
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Buddy Mikaere: Council should do the right thing for The Elms
Nobody loses, the community gains, honour is restored on all sides.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The Green Parrot's winning formula
Keep it simple and customers will keep coming
Letters: Ratepayer money not the solution to all problems
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Letters: Council needs to do something to save the CBD
Today's Letters to the Editor
Rachel Stewart: Monty Python or Shakespeare - tragic theatre of the Greens
COMMENT: State of the climate begs the question - what good are politicians anymore?