Jacinda Ardern said Covid restrictions could start easing as early as next month.

Wood's claim has been rejected by two former mayors.

'Soul destroying' Export company boss says its now losing customers due to shipping woes.

Tauranga bus services have temporarily moved to reduced weekend timetables.

Now the workers, including critical health staff, are planning to strike twice next month.

But a housing sector leader says it's the "worst possible timing".

Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator

But some say the huge cost will be worth it.

Money made from the potential sale could go towards funding the city's civic rebuild.

Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.

The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.

About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.

Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.

National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".

But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.

The funding provides greater security for young people.

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Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.

The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.

Pilot admits possessing, distributing and exporting child pornography.

Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.

The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.