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Mr G hosts lockdown drawing tutorials
The local artist hopes to band the community together with learning a new skill.
Tauranga funeral home donates $3000 worth of bread to local charities
"We just know how important it is to support the community right now."
Tauranga man buys stock from dairy to feed those in need
"If people do support their local, be it dairy or whatever, it's got to be good."
Letters to the editor: Virus an opportunity for humans to change ways
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Bay of Plenty schools welcome partial opening - with caution
Education leaders are cautiously optimistic about schooling at alert level 3.
'Crucial': Building sector desperate to get on site
But the damage has already been done for one retail business.
'There is light at the end of the tunnel': Business leaders on level 3
New Zealanders got to hear what life looks like after lockdown from the Prime Minister.
'You've got to have faith': Tauranga librarian helping city's most vulnerable
"It's rewarding to see that you can help people who really are very vulnerable."
Lockdown DIY: Top tips for decluttering your wardrobe
A 30-day challenge is helping guide people keen to clear out their homes.
Largest container crane assembled at Port of Tauranga
The Port's ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived in parts from Ireland in mid-February.
Teachers tackle remote learning obstacles
Remote learning comes with various challenges, but teachers are charging on.
Bay of Plenty councils' Covid-19 staffing shake-up
"Local authorities play a critical role ... we must keep essential services running."
'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.
Mayor, Bridges call for lockdown lift next week: Businesses welcome $3.1b tax package
The Government announced a $3.1b tax relief package for small and medium sized businesses.
Cha-ching! Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins big
The winning Second Division ticket was sold on MyLotto.
Student Volunteer Army rolls out in Tauranga to help the vulnerable
The Student Volunteer Army will provide a grocery store delivery system for those in need.
Calls for more business support as butchers fight for trade
"I know it's had an impact on all business but ... it's just been a real disaster for us."
Letters to the editor: Time to encourage farming
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tauranga mayor calls for opening of small businesses as job losses loom
Powell was asking the government to start the process of a staged move out of lockdown.
Businesses, workers navigate job uncertainty
"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."
Five people injured in Bay of Plenty crashes
Fire crews and St John attended both incidents.
Covid 19 lockdown impact to be 'felt for years to come', unemployment expected to climb
The best-case scenario was the unemployment rate could climb to 13.5 per cent.
Pāpāmoa Beach couple stranded in Peru heading home
"I will be crossing my fingers, my toes ... until they finally land in Auckland."
L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus
Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.
City leaders ask for millions to help continue projects
Tauranga city leaders have voted for Government help to keep economy going.
Home at last: Stranded couple flies home on private charter
As the couple's plane flew overhead, their daughter raised a glass to welcome them home.
Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.
Farmers getting the job done during lockdown
"It is reminding people of how important food production is to our country."
'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.
Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'
Lakes DHB cases rise, Bay of Plenty DHB drop as probable case tests negative
There are 41 confirmed and probable cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB and 16 in Lakes.