Mask-wearing at school 'a saving grace', Pongakawa School principal says
Students in Year 4 and up are required to wear a mask indoors at school.
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'Be mindful': Oscar's dad's plea to Covid complainers after 6yo's leukemia battle
Dad says Covid-19 precautions are a "no-brainer" when it comes to protecting his son.
Tauranga man dies in motorcycle crash in Marlborough
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The force is strong: Bay artist tapped to carve Morrison's iconic character
At age 5 he used to draw the character, now Mr G is carving him.
No trial location yet determined for those charged after White Island disaster
Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.
Tauranga water woes: More than a year to recover, tighter restrictions possible
Plans to reduce water use appear to be working but 'we're not out of the woods yet'.
Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has
"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."
Rare volcanic fog and thousands of earthquakes: Last year's geological activity revealed
Bay of Plenty residents are urged to be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies.
'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging
'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows
Covid-19: 20 new BOP cases, 12 in Lakes, one in intensive care
The Coffee Club in Taupō has today been named a close contact location of interest.
Jo Raphael: Travel is the light at the end of the tunnel
OPINION: It's time to restore the tourism balance.
Bay of Plenty Pride celebrations will go ahead - organisers say 'we aren't going to cancel'
Organisers of the Bay's Pride celebrations say they will not be deterred.
'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Parau Farms proposal prompts fears of 'ghetto' neighbourhood, lack of greenspace
About 22.4ha of land would transform into affordable housing, but not everyone is happy.
Revealed: How much you might have in unused gift cards
The average Kiwi has $72 in unused gift card credit, a survey has found.
Covid-19 outbreak: Person in hospital, three new local locations of interest
An entertainment venue and two community centres are close contact locations of interest.
'How much more adaptable can we be?': Pandemic follows school leavers to university
"Our year group has been hit a lot and now it's just flowing into our next stage."
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream
Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.
Couple fined after their dog attacked electrician
A Tauranga couple have being convicted for owning a dog which attacked an electrician.
Major power project hits another legal hurdle in dispute with residents
The Court of Appeal has declined Transpower's application.
Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?
The hope of mass reunion is here at last.
Booster gap shortening makes 58,000 more people eligible in Bay of Plenty DHB area
Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine on Friday.
'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials
Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend
Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.