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Letters to the editor: Don't fluoridate the water
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Phenomenal amount': Nearly $1m health board spend on comms, advertising
But the board says its investment saved "many families from the heartbreak of loss".
Highway tragedy: Gang 'life member' in police sights after crash killing two
A senior patched member of the Filthy Few was the rider involved in the double fatal.
Smashed walls and urine-soaked carpet: Tenants ordered to pay $31k
Pair attempted to hide smashed walls, broken doors, and urine-stained carpet.
Dame joins Celebrity Treasure Island castaways
"This definitely has taken me out of my comfort zone" - Dame Susan Devoy
'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.
'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay
"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."
'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers
The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.
'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'
'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.
Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place
People could expect overnight lane closures.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.
Water restored after main break in Maungatapu
'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'
'Substantial legacy': Ngāi Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu remembered
Kohu was 'first in line' to support Māori issues and was 'a calm voice of reason'.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber comments on jewellery store burglaries
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on jewellery store thieves.
'Not a victimless crime': Teen discharged after child sex abuse images guilty plea
Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.
'Social contagion': Victims share 'devastating' impact of ram raids
Youth have gone from making up 58.5 per cent of ram-raid incidents to 71 per cent.
Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover scoops two awards
Pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover wins two awards at the NZ Events Association awards.
Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently
OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.
Elderly mum left caring for 'high needs' adult daughter when support workers don't show
"They already do heaps for me ... they have their own health problems to deal with."
Bankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suit
Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.
'Dearth of public art': $3 million art fund proposed for Tauranga
"It's clear that our current approach to public art is not serving us well as a city."
Jo Raphael: Fluoridation of water supplies Bloomfield's parting shot
OPINION: Fluoridation just one step in helping people make better oral health choices.
Sam Uffindell's 'whirlwind' MP journey to be crystallised with maiden speech
Uffindell says he's excited to present his maiden speech to Parliament.
Tauranga CBD off-street parking fees to rise
Prices at the Elizabeth St and Spring St carpark buildings will also go up by 50c an hour.
Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference
OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.
On the road with Anne Tolley: Congestion, roadworks and the 'hassle' of progress
We joined Anne on her drive through the Tauranga traffic - hear what she had to say.
How a new CBD cafe plans to revitalise the hospitality industry
"This is how we can revitalise the workforce."
Bay band takes out Smokefree Rockquest final
An event judge "can't wait to hear more" from this year's local talent.
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
'Additional stress': Hospital nurses frustrated after vandalism leaves 7 cars out-of-action
"It is an additional workload and stress ... when we're already in our busiest time."
'Small sacrifice for large gain': How Tauranga schools are managing masks
The Education Ministry recommends that students in Year 4 and up wear masks indoors.