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Editorial: Crush drink driving

Martine Rolls: How can we improve productivity?

Editorial: Nervy wait for cup win

I'm only ever a yachting fan when the America's Cup is on and right now my lack of knowledge of the sport is causing some frustration.

Editorial: Heroes choose to act

Driving in heavy rain, crossing a busy road or riding a bike in peak-hour traffic all involve a degree of risk.

Tommy Kapai: Signs we're feeling cup tension

Hopefully by the time this goes to print we are all on a "Cup Hi" and singing bye bye American Pie after wishing Larry a warm Kia Oracle.

Editorial: Time to act over suicide

It is encouraging to see Coroner Wallace Bain take action over the ongoing failure of mental health support systems in relation to the death of two young Tauranga men.

Marcel Currin: Space invaders so addictive

Editorial: Snapper catch limit essential

Tauranga recreational fishers have so far adopted a pragmatic view of the Government cutting the snapper catch limit from nine to seven per day.

Editorial: So where are the women?

"I am the one in ten. A number on a list ... Nobody knows me, even though I'm always there, a statistic, a reminder, of a world that doesn't care."

Editorial: Teen's device offers hope

It says something about those charged with finding a solution to Tauranga's tsunami problems that a high school student may have beaten them to the punch.

Editorial: Cancer walk unites our city

The annual "pink walk" has become part of Tauranga's calendar over the past decade, turning The Strand bright pink each October as thousands of women walk to raise money for Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service.

Martine Rolls: Dreams are free and good for you

When life as a single mum who also works full-time gets a bit much, and it sure does at times, I like to dream a little.

Editorial: Parking U-turn cheered in CBD

As far as U-turns go, it was pretty impressive. Bowing to public pressure, Mayor Stuart Crosby used this week's mayoral candidates' forum to announce a reversal of the council's unpopular decision to hike parking charges to $3 an hour.

Tommy Kapai: Let's make plans for next Cup challenge

Editorial: All can share Mauao

It's not surprising Buddy Mikaere sparked an outpouring of opinion when he vented his frustration over an aggressive pram-pusher on the Mount base track.

Editorial: Internet dangers are clear

Children's reports unfathomable

Editorial: Sacrifices of mother help set stage for dream career