Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Grow some vegetables to shrink the cost of living

OPINION: It’s good to know there are people out there ready to help others.

The Prem Debate: Govt the big spender driving inflation

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Juicy Fest 2024 line-up and when tickets go on sale revealed

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and go on sale on April 26.

Wet weather ahead: What you can do inside these school holidays

But MetService says temperatures are warmer than usual for this time of year.

'Tremendously difficult': Career experts share what to do if facing redundancy

'It is quite important to act sooner rather than later.'

Opinion: It's time to stop pussyfooting with Covid rules

Other countries have moved on, and so should we, writes Luke Kirkness.

The country’s brain drain - who to blame?

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the brain drain.

Fleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scam

The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.

The Prem Debate: The 'ridiculous' process for continued ADHD meds

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'This is for the new generation': Community comes together for cultural celebration

Hundreds turned up to Rotorua's first Sikh Parade over the long weekend.

Jo Raphael: Paws for thought - why dogs are better than cats

OPINION: Dogs are as attached to us as we are to them.

How NZ is helping the China Women's Sevens team chase its Olympic dream

Why we could be responsible if China's women's sevens team makes the Olympics.

Business digest: Holland Beckett promotes three partners

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Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better

OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.

Sonya Bateson: How dare I suggest introducing a fee for a public space, right?

OPINION: I can feel the anger of some letter writers and social media commenters already.

'Keep the music alive': Teenagers share their passion for jazz

About 520 students from across the country took part in the youth competition.

Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m

State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.

Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?

'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'