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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."
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."
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.
Increased support for BOP businesses affected by Covid-19 now available
The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is expanding its resources.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on person
The incident happened about 5.50pm on Poripori Rd.
Facing lockdown away from family in NZ
But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.
Former Tauranga council officer alleges he was bullied and threatened by Bella Vista Homes' developer
Day four of the trial for the Bella Vista Homes accused has begun.