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Woodland wonderland to shine at Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival

'A serious backdrop to my life': Heather Loughlin begins prepping 18 months out.

Comment: Healthcare staffing crisis putting lives on the line

Opinion: Frontline medical staff have already told the Government what's needed.

The Premium Debate: Closing Marsden Pt refinery 'stupid' as fuel prices soar

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Ria Hall: 'All my songs sound so at home with the NZSO'

The singer will be playing to a home crowd in Tauranga Moana this weekend.

'I can't even walk 100m': Pāpāmoa man's painful wait as surgery backlog grows

Another patient says she can no longer work full-time due to the lengthy wait for surgery.

Sonya Bateson: Past remedies can be solutions to modern problems

OPINION: We don't have to reinvent the wheel, but we sure can give it a few tweaks.

'Big focus' on skills shortage: PM on addressing job vacancies in the Bay

The Government now needed to "attract people in" by showcasing NZ as a "wonderful place".

'Something for future generations': PM and 90yo local witnesses as CBD land returned

The creation of a new trust will go some way towards 'reconciling the wrongs of the past'.

$100k disability scholarship recipient encourages others to apply

The scholarship can help pay for associated fees, books, computers and living costs.

Revealed: What owners want at Tauranga Home Show

The show attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend.

'We cannot have luxuries': Kiwis advised to spend wisely as living costs soar

'Whānau who are only just making ends meet will slip below the line.'

'Thrilled': Proposal to lower voting age to 16 supported

The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.

Photographer showcases 'raw and real' portraits of 40 NZ women over 40

Women are notoriously hard on themselves and this is about letting go of perfection.

Letters: Govt reluctance to tighten alcohol laws

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Amazeing: Rotorua icon to reopen in December

New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.

'High need' for school lunches as more students need food to 'cope with the day'

A principal said the food crisis for families is far greater than is being funded by Govt.