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Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in

OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

Telling it like it is: Meet our new Opinion section columnists

We've added new opinion writers to our current line-up.

Letters: Is Rotorua the main focus of the Govt's public housing surge?

Our readers have their say.

Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change

OPINION: Choose wisely what you spend your time and energy on

You up for the challenge? 100km in 30 Days for Breast Cancer

Register now and get your sponsors lined up.

Further Covid-related deaths in region, big vaccine push in BOP

Today's cases.

Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age

Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.

Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k

The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.

We're living longer - is it time to raise the age for superannuation?

More than 70,000 in the Bay of Plenty receive superannuation. Is it time for a rethink?

Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down

Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation

'Nah, we'll be right': Drink driver ignored pleas to stop before fatal crash

His friends were screaming at him to stop. But he was drunk, crashed and killed his mate.

School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised

Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay

Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

Covid 19: 15 Covid-related deaths recorded today, new cases in region

Today's case numbers.

Luke Kirkness: What some unemployed people are lacking

Keep trying until it pays off, argues Luke Kirkness.