Banning streeties not the answer
Banning streeties from the CBD won't fix anything.
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Playing Santa for a good cause
Coming into Christmas, Tommy Wilson takes stock of where we are at.
Sam Cane's defence holds back red tide
The All Blacks victory over Wales was a personal triumph for Bay of Plenty's Sam Cane.
Maori ward and Black Friday
Our readers today discuss Maori wards in the Western Bay and Black Friday sales.
Letters: Women's wards next for council?
Council wards, roading and begging are all addressed in today's letters to the editor.
Dawn Picken: Blood, sweat and turkey
The cool thing about celebrating a non-holiday in the Bay is free range to improvise.
Opinion: Easter trading a boon - for some
Opening on Easter Sunday will be great for many retailers - but what about the workers?
Racism exists over the ditch
I didn't clearly get what racism was until I lived in Australia.
Letters to the editor: Parking a frustration
City parking frustrates another reader.
Letters to Editor: Make rates increases kinder
Readers have their say on rates and the state of our roads.
Fonterra's spin makes me want to throw up
COMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.
Summer jobs can also educate
We should each have some insight into what life is like for our fellow-citizens.
Your view: Letters to the editor
A reader shares her experience of a motorist driving while distracted.
Wonders of wild to be enjoyed not feared
Sharks are common in Bay waters but attacks rare, so we should enjoy outdoors.
Tommy Wilson: Portrayal of Polynesians does no favours
The portrayal of Polynesian men in Moana did not do the obesity epidemic any favours.
Kiwis fans cut ties and pledge allegiance to opposition
Rugby league fans are cutting ties to the Kiwi side for their opposition.
Film candid look at team: Dean
The film follows a group of cyclists from around the world.
Ardern's interference on Manus Island noted
Reader's views on refugees, water park plans and GST.
Let's talk about sex
It's time - again - to talk to my kids about sex, sexting and inappropriate behaviour.
Opinion: Was gay marriage vote really needed?
The question has to be asked - why was the referendum held in the first place?
Denying truth our greatest danger
Talking about the greatest threat to civilisation in everyday conversation.
Climate of change for the Defence Force
OPINION: Climate change is likely the biggest threat to national security we face.
Showing off whanau successes
Sometimes you've got to throw aside the humble pie and shout successes from the rooftops.
As city grows, so do those in need
The Tauranga Community Foodbank needs your help in the lead up to Christmas.
Wearable art on wheels
Singlespeed events in Rotorua have always been spectacular with colourful costumes.
End-of-year exams unforgettable milestone
Many students of today seem to be well prepared for the examinations.
Tauranga's population continues to soar
Growth of city and district has gained pace rapidly in the past decade.
Opinion: Prime Minister must nix the TPP
The trouble with the TPP is that it is not only a free-trade arrangement.
Show me the language
More and more we are hearing our mainstream broadcasters normalising te reo Maori.
Terrible, thanks for asking
Presenting our best selves to the world can cause more harm than good.
You can't do anything about the rain
Events in Rotorua have copped it over the last few years and that's down to bad luck.