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Vaccine passes a 'logical step' but bar owners have enforcement questions
However, some businesses also have concerns about the vaccine pass.
'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials say
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Katikati Covid case: Locations of interest, testing, jabs - what you need to know
Locations of interest, testing sites, vaccination sites, what we know about the case.
'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Infected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.
Abuse and barriers: The battle frontline workers face vaccinating the homeless
More resources are needed to support people on the ground, a housing provider says.
Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash
Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.
The 90% Project: Seaside suburb is Bay's most vaccinated spot
As of Tuesday, 62 per cent of its population have had both Covid-19 jabs.
No Covid case in Rotorua - DHB
But if you're worried, get vaccinated - no appointment needed.
Teens fastest to vaccinate nationally but Bay lagging
The race is on for 90 per cent of the eligible population to get vaccinated.
'Look at the end game': Why one family got vaccinated
The family got vaccinated for themselves and for the wider community.
'Sparking a joy for learning': New school set to open in Pāpāmoa next year
The school, which can accommodate up to 650 pupils from Years 1-6, will open in February.
'Real urgency': Tauranga Hospital braces for 'imminent' Covid arrival
The DHB is going ahead with several changes in preparation for Covid-19 in the community.
Pete Chandler: Next few weeks critical in battle against Covid
OPINION: Covid is now essentially a disease of the unvaccinated.
Tauranga residents push back on contentious road upgrade
Construction began this week on the Cameron Rd upgrade.
Tourism boss sorry after saying Rotorua issues 'massive opportunity' for Tauranga
But the notion has been met with confusion and disappointment from sulphur city leaders.
Lives 'torn apart' by boozed, wrong-way driver
Boozed, speeding driver was 'incredibly foolish and selfish', Judge says.
Person in hospital after being hit by freight train
A person has been seriously injured after being hit by a freight train near The Strand.
'No jab, no job': Port workers wait until 'the last minute' to get vaccinated
From October 1, border workers must have at least one dose to keep working at the border.
'Lying motionless on the road': Dad's plea after teen hurt in crash
The Tauranga father of a crash victim has spoken out about the accident.
How rising building costs are hitting first-home buyers
Uncertainty making homeownership 'that much more difficult' for first-home buyers.
Photography exhibition marks 10 years since Rena grounded
The exhibition will be free and open to the public for five weeks.
Samantha Motion: The new age of state housing can't come soon enough
COMMENT: It will be messy and disruptive and challenging for some but we need it.
Man convicted of toddler's murder assaulted cop weeks earlier
During the assault the victim was 'thrown around like a rag doll'.
The 90% Project: How the vaccine has been rolled out rurally
The challenge now was making the vaccine accessible as people returned to work and school.
Protest as Tauranga's main concerns over Three Waters revealed
The proposal to ensure Māori involvement in future water infrastructure upsets some.
How Waikato alert level change will hurt local businesses
One industry leader says the Waikato outbreak is another nail in the coffin.
Housing crisis: City leaders eyeing land for affordable housing
Council seeking feedback on a plan to use 22.4 hectares for affordable housing.
Jo Raphael: The race for 90% vaccination is on and we're falling behind
OPINION: The goal is to get every region to 90 per cent vaccinated.
Tauranga heritage centre proposed for CBD, feedback sought
Community feedback around a proposed Tauranga museum is being sought.
Hanging on by a 'whisker': How will the Bay regain its economic confidence?
So what is the answer to regaining that economic confidence?
'Warm for October's standards': Heavy rain watch, thunderstorms for BOP
The rest of the year is looking good weather-wise despite a turbulent start to spring.
Decision looming: Second chance for Uni centre in Tauranga's Marine Park
City council to decide whether to reclassify land tipped for Uni marine facility.