Letters to the Editor
06:00am Fri 24 Oct, 2025
With beautiful blossom appearing on our trees, with kiwifruit vines beginning to bud, and with the weather beginning to settle, it's easy to forget the horrors of... Read More
11:31am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
On Saturday morning, as thunder rolled, the sky darkened and rain was imminent, I was tottering along with my stick and my bags to the bus stop. A woman who was... Read More
11:30am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
Re: ‘NZ must become a nation of one people', (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun September 26, 2025 edition). I respond to ‘NZ must become a nation... Read More
11:30am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
Re: ‘NZ must become a nation of one people', (Letters page 25, The Weekend Sun September 26, 2025 edition). Kia ora Colin Stitt. Welcome home! After 20... Read More
11:29am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
The article about Doug Leeder was a good read. But while I respect the man I think the idea to abolish the regional councils in New Zealand is spot on. Prime Minister... Read More
11:29am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
First, reading Bill Capamagian's letter re the port shares, I am appalled that the council would consider selling those! Second I agree with P Jones on the would-be... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
When I returned to New Zealand in 1981 after working overseas, I have since been constantly astounded at the number of activists that have popped up over the following... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
After living in the US for nearly 20 years I was shocked on return to New Zealand with the inroads the Māori population has made into this culture. Now I get some... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
The article dated September 12 in The Weekend Sun referred to a former Western Bay of Plenty mayor who criticises the ex-CEO's performance. This is both revealing... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
I urge Tauranga region voters to quiz their candidates for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council election as to what their attitude is to reducing BOPRC's shareholding... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
Re: Parking metres outside Tauranga's 2nd Ave medical clinic (The Weekend Sun Letters page, September 19 edition). I read with sympathy the plight of the lady... Read More
06:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
I was absolutely outraged to learn that Watties is no longer going to can some of our local growers' fruit. Not only is it going to hurt growers and their livelihoods,... Read More
10-Nov 11:45
SPCA seeks foster homes as kitten season arrives
10-Nov 10:00
Wild venison reaches 120 food banks
10-Nov 08:16
Thunderstorm threat looms over upper North
10-Nov 07:36
Kawerau homicide victim named
10-Nov 07:00
India ODIs close to selling out at Bay Oval
10-Nov 06:00
Iconic Kiwi brand to stop production
09-Nov 18:00
Man denies Pāpāmoa election sign charge
09-Nov 17:00
Volunteers join Coromandel bush clean-up
09-Nov 16:11
Three held after alleged Tauranga car theft
09-Nov 11:50
Triathlon course to showcase Mount on world stage
09-Nov 11:23
Bay of Plenty watch could be upgraded to warning
09-Nov 10:00
Katikati's Father Ted earns firefighting honour
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