Latest from Tauranga

'Lucky': Breast cancer survivor walking and rowing 100km in May for charity

The charity aims to raise up to $50,000 to support breast cancer patients in the Bay.

Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders

Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.

Dr Tony Farrell: Reining in alcohol industry will reduce health burden

OPINION: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act needs reviewing

MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

Jo Raphael: Digger the dog's return proves microchips' worth

OPINION: Digger's year-long adventure has a happy ending because of microchipping.

Sonya Bateson: Pensioners have the short end of poverty stick

OPINION: It's expensive to be poor.

The Premium Debate: Ram raids

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the spate of ram-raids across the region.

'My people are struggling': Māori leaders on mental health and Covid-19

One said the mental health crisis was a 'second pandemic'.

Lucky wins for local Lotto players - have you checked your ticket?

A ticket bought at Rotorua's Te Ngae Four Square, and a Tauranga player on MyLotto

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: government terms should be four years

OPINION: Three years is too short to do anything really constructive for New Zealand.

Opinion: Do some Kiwis have an aversion to physical work?

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the workforce.

'With the spirits of the Anzacs for peace, we pray': Thousands gather for Anzac Day

Thousands gathered across the region for the Anzac Day Commemorations.

Opinion: Emotional and mental aftermath of Covid is taking its toll

OPINION: Strong relationships are an essential part of boosting wellbeing

Opinion: Consent education important for students

OPINION: Consent education in schools is one vital tool to help keep our children safe.

Opinion: Not many people have come through the pandemic unscathed

OPINION: We all know someone who's been affected by mental health illness.