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Peters' sympathy for Uffindell - and what Tauranga voters say

The former MP has some sympathy for Uffindell after the historic assault was revealed.

Strike: Bay career firefighters to walk off job

Tauranga and Rotorua paid firefighters are among those striking in the next two weeks.

Uffindell scandal proves selection process must change - Luxon

Neither Luxon, party delegates nor the public were informed about Uffindell's incident.

'Difficulty getting money out the door' leads to Council surplus

The result will now face auditors, as per standard procedure, and then be signed off.

National MP Sam Uffindell kept quiet over violent high school attack, expecting byelection reveal

Uffindell suspected he may have also tackled students before punching another.

Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult

OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.

'Dumbest things I've ever done': National MP won't rule out stepping down over attack on younger boy

The MP for Tauranga admitted he beat a younger boy with other students.

Beneficiary numbers increase by 40 per cent over five years

A recruitment agency says filling vacancies at the moment was a struggle "everywhere".

'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay

"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'

'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.

Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place

People could expect overnight lane closures.

The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.

Water restored after main break in Maungatapu

'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'

'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered

Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber comments on jewellery store burglaries

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on jewellery store thieves.