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'I cannot stop crying': Papamoa mother fears for son in Ukraine
'He asked me not to panic. He said he is strong and not afraid of the invasion.'
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Customers wash dishes as 12 of 16 cafe staff self-isolate
All but four of the Tauranga cafe's are self-isolating.
Phase 3 in the Bay: What you need to know about RATs and close contacts
RATs should be available to buy at retail outlets from next month, Chris Hipkins says.
Covid-19, ports and protests - Grant Robertson visits Tauranga
The Deputy PM fronts questions about Covid-19, vital infrastructure and the Bay's future.
Meet Flick, the little fire truck that could be yours
The origins of Flick are unknown but whoever left it at the station has a kind heart.
Premium debate: Tauranga's $300m civic rebuild proposal
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Zizi Sparks: How is teaching not a critical service?
Opinion: Teachers deserve to have access to rapid testing.
'When can we return to normal?': Local MPs, residents on easing of vaccine mandates
Jacinda Ardern said Covid restrictions could start easing as early as next month.
Tauranga is NZ's 'worst-performing overall urban centre', says Minister
Wood's claim has been rejected by two former mayors.
Supply chain woes: How our ports are faring compared to Oz counterparts
'Soul destroying' Export company boss says its now losing customers due to shipping woes.
Bus driver staffing levels expected to reach 'crisis level' as cases increase
Tauranga bus services have temporarily moved to reduced weekend timetables.
Council investigation into Tauranga Harbour crash: Findings revealed
Tauranga's Maree Geary died in the Chapel St crash in December.
Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing
Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.
Pay offer a 'huge insult', health workers say
Now the workers, including critical health staff, are planning to strike twice next month.
'Worst possible timing': Commercial rates set to rise again
But a housing sector leader says it's the "worst possible timing".
'People are running scared': Tourism in 'pseudo lockdown'
Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
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'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated
But some say the huge cost will be worth it.
'Significant' changes: Tauranga CBD buildings poised for sale
Money made from the potential sale could go towards funding the city's civic rebuild.
'Smack in the face': Principals call for rapid antigen tests for teachers
Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.
Covid-19: Two thirds of Bay of Plenty DHB area boosted, Rats may soon be available
The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.
Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps
About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'
But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.
$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth
The funding provides greater security for young people.
Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.
Megan Wilson: Why our local cafes, bars and restaurants need our support now more than ever
And why working from home has made me want to go out for food and drinks even more.
Premium debate: Subscriber views on raising the minimum wage
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Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie
Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.
'Living in fear': Pregnant women face 'super stressful' battle to find midwives
The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.