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Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection
The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.
Te Puke house fire: Firefighters put out blaze
Fire crews are responding to a single-story house fire on Harris St in Te Puke.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.
Tauranga port boss questions quality of Covid ship risk scrutiny
Tauranga port looks forward to an investigation of govt agencies' assessment.
Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change
OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.
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"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.
'The best dad': Tributes flow for family man, Steamers veteran
Mark Weedon, 53, died on the field supporting his son and serving a community he loved.
Port workers angry over 'shambolic approach' to ship with infected crew
Staff were brought back to work after they'd been in contact with the Rio De La Plata.
Covid-infected ship: Only 9 of 98 Tauranga port workers vaccinated
Nine of the 98 port workers were fully vaccinated and two had received their first dose.
Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today
More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.
'Totally ad hoc': Residents criticise council chip seal programme
One resident said half of his road was chip seal and the other half was asphalt.
Rob Rattenbury: Covid has changed our lives, probably forever
OPINION: Can we all actually learn to stop being selfish and act responsibly?
Nearly a dozen Covid-infected crew on container ship off Tauranga
Health authorities are investigating the 21 crew on the Rio De La Plata.
The rise of Judea: 'I can't imagine living anywhere else'
A spotlight on Judea and why it is major drawcard for new residents.
Leaving a generation to the 'scrap heap': Child poverty soars
"If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap."
Snow way! Highways closed, snow on Mt Tarawera
There could be snow on the road in some areas.
$6.5m in unpaid rates owed to Western Bay of Plenty council
The council says a significant portion of unpaid rates is related to Māori freehold land.
Dawn Picken: Apologies are the first step, not the last word
Saying sorry is just a first step.
Flesh-eating disease catalyst for life on the street: Book reveals stories of homeless
What started out as a research project has morphed into a collection of personal stories.
Four deaths, five days: How a rampage has left families broken
Three heartbroken mothers speak out about coping with their loved ones' brutal deaths.
'Where are my bins?': Hundreds still waiting on kerbside rollout
Popularity leads to a surge of demand on some bins, while others are simply being stolen.
Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'
Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.
'Baby Royal' killer loses appeal against sentence, minimum sentence
Surender Mehrok was jailed for the manslaughter of a 14-week-old boy.
'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event
DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.
Jo Raphael: There's something in our water
OPINION: Bay Olympians' great medal haul to date in Tokyo is down to sweat and sacrifice.
Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
'Already started looking': Pensioner considering leaving Tauranga due to rates rises
This comes after an average rates rise of 15 per cent was adopted in the Long-term Plan.
Bay of Plenty economy outperforms rest of NZ post Covid-19, despite job concerns - report
The Bay of Connections report highlights growth in concerns and house values.
Urgent meeting called after multiple staff resign from community centre
A community hui will take place tonight at the Merivale Community Centre.
Arrangement tackles seasonal worker shortage: Good move or too little, too late?
Seasonal workers from three countries will be able to enter New Zealand from next month.