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Tauranga only needs a traffic fix
Visitors only come to Tauranga for the Mount, a reader says.
Opinion: Change of government hard for winners, harder for defeated
New governments grow into the role – it's not so easy for recently defeated oppositions.
Letters: Kiwifruit jobs an opportunity for beggars
A reader suggests beggars help fill the shortage of workers in the kiwifruit industry.
Tommy Wilson: Chains a sign of the times in Aotearoa
Hope is a far better currency to bestow on those down on their luck
Letters: Tauranga lacks key facilities and infrastructure
Infrastructure, roading, advertising and phones are today's letters to the editor topics.
The youth of today... are actually quite caring
Mount Maunganui Intermediate students are participating in a wearable arts competition.
Memories of my father elusive and contradictory
How to paint an accurate picture of one you've loved and lost?
U2's Joshua Tree celebrates 30 years
U2s classic album Joshua Tree celebrates 30 years.
Opinion: It's not easy to admit to racist attitudes
It's not an easy thing to admit things you've said and done may be racist.
Letters: Drop the speed limit
Letters, April 10: Cut speed and save petrol instead of raising taxes.
Opinion: I'm not the only one who thinks the Silver Ferns need a new coach
The Silver Ferns lost to Malawi and it should not have happened.
Opinion: Some things are worth paying for
Our city lacks eight major amenities, according to a councillor's survey.
Letters: Don't deny renters a say
April 9: At least renters actually live in the city, a reader says.
Rotorua Springs has a nice ring to it
Is it time for Rotorua to take a long, hard look at its branding?
Dawn Picken: Quit the school caste system
Bay of Plenty schools should opt out of the educational caste system known as streaming.
Vinyl's the last word in music
Last year's top selling album worldwide was released 50 years ago.
Bryan Gould: Anthony Joshua win in the spirit of Bob Fitzsimmons
Joseph Parker's unsuccessful bid outs Bryan Gould in mind of Bob Fitzsimmons.
Letters: Average speed cameras for safety on SH2
April 4: Speed monitoring worked in the UK, a reader says.
Rachel Stewart: Death part of the cycle of life
COMMENT: Death notification app is not for all tastes but it keeps things in perspective.
Opinion: Tommy Wilson - No fancy wrap on prison stats
Opinion: Joseph Parker, the Easter Bunny and the state of our Maori prison population.
Letters: Hurry up and build a museum
A reader says the council needs to hurry up and build a museum.
Opinion: Remembering a great champion
Joseph Parker carried with him the spirit of Bob Fitzsimmons, writes Bryan Gould.
Graeme Simpson: 10th Tarawera Ultramarathon
Paul Charteris talks about the Tarawera Ultramarathon.
Rosemary McLeod: Plunket changes may not be for the better
Remembering the good old days of Plunket