'Do not go into the water at all': Lifeguards on high alert after eruption
Beaches have been closed and multiple warnings issued, but people are swimming anyway.
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Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly
Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.
'Significant sea swells': Mount Maunganui beach, Moturiki Island closed
"This closure is to ensure public safety."
Cyclone Cody, Tonga eruption: Metservice and Civil Defence warning extended in Bay
The Mauao base track has also been closed due to "strong and unpredictable surges"
'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
'Incredibly frustrating': Almost 40 drivers flout cellphone ban each month
Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.
Reserves gone: Tauranga households owe $48m as Covid and rising living costs have impact
But banks say the average credit card and personal loan balances are down.
'Significant': Provisional data shows roll increase for Tauranga schools
One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.
'Relief', 'pride': The Bay's suburbs nearing 100 per cent fully vaxxed
And which suburbs have the lowest vaccination rates and what is being done to lift them.
'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.
Vaccinated or unvaccinated: How Bay cases and hospitalisations compare
There have been 280 confirmed Covid cases in the Bay between November 12 and January 5.
Cyclone Cody: Campers and coastal communities brace for impact
Meanwhile some campers are less worried.
Wastewater spill: Test results declare area safe for swimming
The test results come after a wastewater spill on January 8.
Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years
Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.
'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
Gang harm reduction: Bay police 'doing things a better way'
Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.
'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm
'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'
Jo Raphael: No special treatment - Djokovic should be deported
OPINION: The minister should stick to his guns and cancel the visa.
'Wake-up call': How new rubbish service is doing, six months in
'Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of us.'
Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
'The spread of misinformation': Why Māori vaccination rates have been slower
An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.
'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
Kiwi tourists spend nearly $80m more in Bay than pre-Covid
Retail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.
Clarke Gayford sorry for 'confusion' after claim he tried to get mate rapid test
Gayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
'A lifesaver': More than a third of eligible Bay residents have got booster
A doctor says about 3000 booster shots were being given per weekday in the Bay of Plenty.
Billion-dollar 'rebound' year for Tauranga building consents
This compared to $750 million worth of building consents issued in 2020.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar
During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"
Letters: New senior e-bike riders need safety training
Our readers have their say.
Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season
Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.
Brothers deny alleged Minden machete robbery
Two brothers will defend aggravated robbery charges at their jury trial.