'The world has changed': Tauranga council slashes proposed rates rise
"This is going to give us the greatest flexibility."
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Drive-in Covid-19 triage centre opens in Tauranga
The triage centre will assess people with acute respiratory illnesses or flu symptoms.
Bay of Plenty GPs using technology in lockdown
The aim was to reduce the number of people physically entering general practices.
'I made a mistake': Tauranga mayor told to apologise for 'outburst'
"It is not something I've witnessed before in my years in local government."
Tauranga dairy's DIY hack for battling coronavirus
"I thought, maybe this plastic would help."
Covid-19: Mayor's plea, chamber's 'critical' call
"Though we're making history for negative reasons, it is critical we stop the spread."
Construction boom: Industry creates $349m and 3000-plus jobs
The construction industry has created more than 3000 jobs in the sub-region in 10 years.
'The world has changed': Tauranga rate rise to be reconsidered
'The Government is expecting everyone to do their piece.'
Councils adjust services, facilities
Local government agencies are quickly adapting to the new measures announced today.
Local Focus: Tahuwhakatiki Marae introduces new greetings
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New greetings on the marae
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pāpāmoa Plaza Flight Centre to close, jobs lost
"In the end, we were left with no choice."
Passengers of cruise with confirmed coronavirus case spent day in Tauranga
The businesses and public spaces visited by passengers are unknown.
Local Focus: From suppression to leading the world, the Māori tattoo resurgence
Artists around the world ‘look towards us for guidance’. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From suppression to leading the world, the Māori tattoo resurgence
Artists around the world 'look towards us for guidance'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents
Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.
'It was stressful not knowing if I'd be able to get back in the country'
Self-isolating and social distancing - but the worst may be yet to come.
Police charge 29-year-old man after police pursuit
The pursuit started near 15th Ave and led police to Omokoroa before ending in Welcome Bay.
Man who tested positive for Covid-19 couldn't get through to helpline for 4 days
Te Mahau Kingi tested positive for the virus after returning to Auckland from London.
Where do the backpackers go while seeking isolation?
"But it shouldn't be our job to be immigration."
Tauranga tourism and hospitality industry face big Covid-19 hit
Emergency meetings were held in Tauranga this week with hospitality and tourism sectors.
Letters: Council should revisit rates raise amid coronavirus pandemic
Our readers have their say.
Coronavirus: Bay social agencies gear up to continue serving vulnerable
Some are stocking up on food, others are in lockdown.
Olympics: Windsurfer ten Have on track
But she's worried cancelled race events could impact her sporting career.
Coronavirus: How the city has responded
The nation grapples with changes as the Covid-19 response takes hold.
'I snapped': Tauranga mayor faces complaint
'I knew what I was doing. I wanted to be angry to a point but not crazy angry.'
Coronavirus: 56 New Zealanders on board cruise ship with four confirmed cases
The cruise ship visited a number of New Zealand ports.
Local Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectations
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Samantha Motion: Coronavirus has arrived, but it's the rumour-mongering that worries me
COMMENT: False information is spreading more virulently than coronavirus.
Western Bay recycling centre limits access amid Covid-19 concerns
Customers were asked not to attend the centres if they were sick.