Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom
OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.
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What you need to know about this week
Significant events happening locally and nationally over the coming week.
Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook
OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.
She is more than 120 years old and new to city: Meet Steamboat Alice
Alice was built in the late 1800s, originating from the Kaipara Harbour.
Region museum-less for now, but dreams aren't over
Rotorua's museum is closed but a Tauranga campaign for one has made some progress.
Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing
Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.
Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'
Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.
Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album
Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.
Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.
Social agency buys CBD property for homeless hub
It is hoped the one-stop shop of support services will be open by Christmas.
'It could get ugly': Drive to lift Bay's lagging jab rate for new system
It would come into effect when each DHB hit the 90% target.
Tauranga NPC match off as rugby community pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Sean Wainui will be farewelled at a tangi at Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne on Sunday.
Houses for courses? Future of golf, racecourse land up for debate
Strong feedback is expected - and even people prepared to 'chain themselves to the gates'
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
Māori vaccination - 'you've got to get it now before the virus gets you'
'We'll continue to build on the collaboration and mahi tahi of Super Saturday'
New and cancelled routes: Refreshed Tauranga bus network launching next month
New and improved bus routes and timetables will be launched on November 15.
Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi
Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.
Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023
The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.
Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers
OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers
Life getting 'harder and harder': Rising inflation hits families
Statistics NZ said annual inflation had reached the highest rate in more than 10 years.
Man who lived in cave among million-dollar houses has a new home
But he says a family should have been priority for the house.
Covid-19: Six in Bay given low vaccine doses
The DHB was working with the provider to ensure a similar incident would not happen again.
'Absolutely devastating my bro': Stan Walker pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Stan Walker shared a photo of him with Sean Wainui and their wives on their wedding day.
'It was my obligation': Grey Power leader backs vaccinations
Older Bay of Plenty residents urge vaccine-hesitant to think of the people around them.
'Worst pain I have ever felt': Company fined after worker loses tops of fingers
A Waihī company and its director have been convicted after a worker was severely injured.
Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities
OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.
Tauranga representation review sparks huge response
The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.
Govt buys CBD sections for new $150m courthouse
More details have been revealed about the planned new $150m Tauranga courthouse.
Mauao base track to close on Wednesday
Signage and barriers will be in place at all closure points.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?
Future of Tauranga City leadership in spotlight
The proposed new representation model has attracted a divided response already.
'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?
If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.
'A fantastic effort': How 'record numbers' were hit on Super Saturday
There were more than 6000 vaccines administered on Super Saturday in the Bay of Plenty.
Register here! Entries open for Tremains Real Estate Christmas Light Trail 2021
Can you spread a little Christmas cheer this year?