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Letters: Roll on the election; cocktail party concerns

Our readers have their say.

Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead at rural property; convoy arrives at address

Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.

Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station

Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.

'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area

'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'

Shakespeare in Shorts coming to Te Puke Repertory

The Bard's popular and more obscure works will be performed.

Ria Hall’s documentary calls for support for Māori māmā

The goal is to revive the awa, their puhinui for birthing in future generations.

What's On in Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Waihī Beach

Bob Dylan, bees, emergency planning and more.

'Disengaged': Frustration for parents waiting for new school as lot stays empty

A dad says kids are stuck spending a 'stupid amount of time' on buses to get to school.

'Last straw': Pensioner reveals the moment she decided to report years of alleged violence

The woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.

Let’s get down to business

Katikati has a range of events geared to local businesses and organisations.

Tauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?

Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.

Ali Thomas showcased at Te Puke Art Society

Laurence Amélie is Ali's favourite artist

Fines and debt collectors: Car parkers stung at shopping centres

'I fought for two weeks to get it sorted and kept getting the run-around.'

A love of ballet in later years

New Zealand is joining the global trend of ballet for mature women.

Minister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'

Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.

Duck hunters have guns seized in opening weekend

Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.

Senior driver licence test 'creating confusion stress and anger'

Grey Power wants NZTA to develop a more uniform way to assess older drivers.

Tauranga Eastern Link to close for three nights next week

Traffic will be diverted along the Te Puke highway.