Latest from Tauranga

Rob Rattenbury: The freedom of choice to be selfish

OPINION: Most of these people just do not like being told what to do.

Jo Raphael: Give generously to those who need it

OPINION: It's time to look ahead - Christmas is coming - Covid-19 be damned.

New BOP cases, two in Rotorua, staff at Tauranga Hospital stood down after exposure

More cases are being detected in Bay of Plenty

Pampurred cats check in and out in luxury

Many cats stay in luxe accommodation any time their fur parents head away.

Jo Raphael: Covid is here, the urgency is real

OPINION: Vigilance is more important than ever now that Covid has arrived in our patch.

Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority

We need to recognise people who are trying to do the right thing each day.

Lisa Carrington wins top accolade at sports awards night

The Bay's top sportspeople are recognised in sports awards night.

Covid cases in Tauranga, Mount: Where to get tested

There are two Covid-19 community cases in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle

OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.

Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile

OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.

Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins

Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.

Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk

OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.

'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors

There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".

'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son

The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.

'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate

Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.

It's not about 'turning off machines': Concerns about End of Life Choice Act

Several Bay of Plenty hospices will not be offering the assisted dying service.