Readers share their thoughts on plastic and roadworks.

Farmers used to be our heroes, but times are a'changin'.

Will Johnston takes a visit to the snow, as does everyone else.

A Wellington ex-pat asks if Tauranga's history is relevant to her.

Every plastic bag you use is going to end up back in the environment.

What is the answer to a ban on plastic bags?

It may be morbid to think about, but it's the one thing we all have in common.

How can it be unjust to seek fair treatment for all Kiwis, a reader asks.

How lucky are we to have a plethora of musical options in our city?

Letters: Priorities and walkways.

Shouting commands to your child during a sporting event does more harm than good.

Villé the cat isn't a conventional beauty but he is much loved.

Comment: Animals attack us when we invade their space and we need to realise this.

Save costs by combining Tauranga City and Western Bay District councils, a reader says.

What Tauranga lacks, Rotorua makes up for in spades.

Supermarkets just want you to buy bags, a reader says

Kiwi kids love their sport.

Jacinda Ardern has a strong case for satisfaction.

Opinion: Women were trivialised, badgered, insulted and disbelieved in rape cases.

Let's tidy pollution we can see – and that which we can't.

Letters: Council hotel deals sparks concern.

Dry July has been a real eye-opener.

The changes to the roads around the Maungatapu Underpass must be doing drivers' heads in.

A fun playground has been ruined by the health and safety police, a reader says.

Resident unimpressed with council handling of Bella Vista and where is Wairoa?

Bryan Gould shares his views on the impact of climate change.

Black Caps fast bowler Trent Boult and his wife Gert are expecting their first child.

Paradise is a long way off for regular Kiwis

A trip down memory lane.

COMMENT: If farmers don't find a new way forward soon, they'll feel more alone than ever.