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Is Tauranga's downtown a ghost town - or a vibrant heart of the city with potential? What do you think?

News

Downtown Tauranga: Go town or Ghost town?

The reason that crossover/SUV-type vehicles are so popular in New Zealand is that we are a nation of go-getting, active, outdoorsy lifestyle people.

Motoring

Ford: Kuga leaps nimbly around island

New Zealanders have a sweet tooth, and it's scary to see that so many people have no idea that sugar is addictive, and that too much of it can be dangerous.

Opinion

Martine Rolls: Lower sugar levels with sweet inspiration

Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.

Rural

Big bucks back misinformation

Making phone calls, applying make-up and having unrestrained animals in the car while driving could lead to serious crashes.

News

Distractions could lead to serious crashes (+poll)

The Bay of Plenty Times has been named New Zealand's Newspaper of the Year (up to 30,000 circulation) for the second year in a row.

News

Newspaper scoops top media award - again

A controversial website designed by a victims' lobby group to highlight judges' decisions has been launched. What do you think? Have your say and vote in the poll.

News

Your View: Website keeps eye on judges' rulings

The Bay economy accounts for up to 5.7 per cent of New Zealand jobs but the average household income is almost $8000 lower than the national average.

Opinion

Your View: Living in the Bay carries a high cost

This morning, I noticed a post by @iTweetFacts. They tweet interesting facts and useless information you never knew you wanted to know.

Opinion

Martine Rolls: Just a little bit of pampering

Tauranga Family Planning Clinic has drawn strong criticism after receiving a licence to perform abortions - providing the first service of its kind in the city.

News

Critics condemn Tauranga abortion service

A $4 million cultural centre telling the story of Mauao is planned to be built on Coronation Park next to the Port of Tauranga in order to cash in on the booming cruise ship market.

News

$4m culture centre proposed for Coronation Park

Hundreds of Western Bay defendants have escaped criminal convictions by way of diversion or discharges in the last year.

News

Hundreds escape convictions (+poll)

Do you support extending paid parental leave from the current 14 weeks to 26 weeks? Leave your comment below the story and vote in the poll.

Opinion

Your View: Do you support extending paid parental leave?

The bereaved Tauranga father of a teenage son killed by a reckless driver says police need to re-evaluate a review threatening media naming and shaming convicted drink-drivers.

News

Privacy doesn't wash: Victim's dad

Every convicted drink driver is named and shamed in the Bay of Plenty Times. Do you agree, or do you think it's not fair? Have your say and vote in the poll.

News

Your View: Naming and shaming drink drivers (+poll)

Migrant groups aren't convinced New Zealand is a racist country, despite a new poll indicating overwhelmingly that it is.

News

Racism debate seen as healthy

The torrential rain over the weekend and resulting floods reminded me of the big floods of 2005.

Opinion

Editorial: Help arrives again

The use of $2.6 million in taxpayer money to help fund a Maori community housing scheme has been slammed by Bob Clarkson.

News

Anger over homes for Maori (+poll)

Small firms with high digital engagement are twice as likely to be growing revenue and earn twice as much per employee.

Opinion

Martine Rolls: Businesses need to be web-savvy

Whakatane and Ohope were the only towns to still have fluoride in their water supply in the coastal Bay of Plenty area covered by the board.

News

Latest statistics boost anti-fluoride case (+poll)

British author Saskia Sarginson writes like she's been doing it for years. She took me straight into the lives of her main characters - twins Isolte and Viola.

Entertainment

Interview with author: Saskia Sarginson

Same-sex marriage in New Zealand? Not if most political heads in the Bay of Plenty region have their way.

News

Most Bay MPs against gay marriage (+poll)

Confidential legal aid details of a Bay man accused of breaching community work were mistakenly sent to a woman in a major privacy breach.

News

Exclusive: Privacy breaches revealed (+poll)

A curfew in Merivale is one step closer after a meeting to address the suburb's issues was held Monday night.

News

Curfew in Merivale one step closer (+poll)

The Pilot Bay boardwalk is going ahead after a compromise was reached. The solution means the main grass area used for family picnics will be largely protected.

News

Pilot Bay boardwalk approved

With the fuel price pendulum fluctuating constantly, filling up can be a daunting experience for cash-strapped motorists.

News

SPECIAL REPORT: Petrol price fall warranted - AA

Allyson Gofton is no longer in our homes each night but she's still producing recipes that will be a hit in every family.

Recipes

Allyson Gofton: Keep it simple and seasonal

After six years of doing the night-time trade for the punters who spill out of the nearby pubs and clubs, Cafe on the Strand owner Malcolm George has had enough.

News

Drunk teenagers too much to bear (+poll)

A large wooden cross illegally erected on the summit of Mauao over Easter has deeply upset Tauranga Moana iwi.

News

Call for apology over cross

What do you think? Should there be a junk food tax? Leave a comment, and vote in the poll.

News

Your View: Should there be a junk food tax?

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