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How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.

Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Subscribers have their say.

'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community
'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'

Your ultimate guide to using ChatGPT
Plus 10 ways to use it to better yourself professionally.

Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.

64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.

The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
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Opinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this Budget
OPINION: The announcement I'm most interested in - for selfish reasons.

'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.

'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recovered
The statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.

Premium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vaping
Subscribers have their say.

'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."

Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

The Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personality
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence
'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'

Too addicted to quit: Teens hooked on vaping speak out
'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'

The Premium Debate: Mum's plight confirms Third World status
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.

'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."

Opinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gears
OPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.

Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.

Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?

Better work stories: Sister's police yarns lead brother to join the force
Well-known Bay of Plenty rugby identities and siblings are now both police officers,

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Profit squeeze': Farmers expected to slash spending as costs soar
Costs were driven by increases in interest (39pc) feed (21pc) and fertiliser (28pc).

'Tough journey': Tauranga mum crowned winner of Rotorua Marathon nine months after giving birth
'I’m proud to win so soon after giving birth'

For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now
Thrifting has grown from op shop drop-offs to Instagram accounts reselling vintage.

'Worst possible thing': Mum tells of losing her first child
'It makes you sad about the milestones .. you kind of wonder what she would’ve been like.'