I've never been a royalist, neither have I been a republican. But what I will say is that no-one can deny the amount of work, dedication, loyalty, strength and love... Read More

The leaders of today only need to look at the late Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year service to learn what the true values of a leader are: selflessness, service, dignity,... Read More

Freight is carried around the world on oil fuels. Where cars use tens of litres, road and air transport uses hundreds and thousands of litres. Shipping, fishing... Read More

Re: ‘Council consultation?' K Goddard's letter to the editor, The Weekend Sun, September 2. K Goddard shows little knowledge of how a council functions. The... Read More

After starving our district health board of funds for donkey's years, the new health administration has decided to spend billions on new buildings in the hospital's... Read More

After the cancellation of last year's street collection due to nationwide lockdowns, it was especially heart-warming to see our volunteers return to the streets... Read More

Re: Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty race. BOP Times' Kiri Gillespie wrote recently that 'if elected Borell would become the district's first female Mayor'. Not... Read More

Re: ‘A very bad deal for ratepayers…' (The Weekend Sun, letters page, August 19) The letter from Keith Hay, chair of the Katikati-Waihi Beach Residents... Read More

A couple of months ago when a couple with a young child visited, they discovered the play area at Memorial Park - and thoroughly enjoyed it. I by accident happened... Read More

Is it just me, or do I detect that this world in which we live in, is collapsing in on itself socially speaking? It is not unusual for neighbours to be isolated... Read More

Re: Cameron Road workers dayshift-only. I was very intrigued by the response from Tauranga city Council's director of transport Brendon Bisley to P Kirkwood's letter... Read More

My thoughts on drinking and driving: Want a real relaxing drink? Then walk to the pub. Going for a jar? Then leave the car. There are four stages of drink driving:... Read More