Pāpāmoa Beach couple stranded in Peru heading home
"I will be crossing my fingers, my toes ... until they finally land in Auckland."
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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.
Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week
More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.
David Beck: Why I ban my phone after 8.30pm
It may feel as though the couch has its own gravitational pull but you can resist.
They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."
No change in Lakes, Bay of Plenty Covid 19 cases
The national case tally went up today but the Lakes and Bay of Plenty tallies didn't.
Crafts curbing Covid 19 cabin fever
"At first I thought 'how's this going to go?' But it's actually been quite good."
Councils warned over secret meetings during Covid 19 lockdown
"In some instances, matters of concern ... have been raised ..."
Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic
Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.
Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary
"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."
Local Focus: $150,000 “gone” says Tauranga butcher Doug Jarvis
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Christmas every day': Bay residents help mother with furniture
Having a roof over her head was great, now waking up with furniture is a dream come true.
'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds
"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.
Local Focus: $150,000 'gone', says Tauranga butcher
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air..
Kristin Macfarlane: Stop the stupidity, stay in your bubble
The actions of self-centred individuals are a real threat to New Zealand.
How to budget through Covid 19
Manager Shirley McCombe answers all of your questions.
Bounceback! What the GFC tells us about future of house prices
OneRoof and Valocity say the bounce-back could be sooner than many expect
'Hilariously funny': Couple buys Pāpāmoa home without even seeing it
'We haven't even seen the house yet': Tauranga couple buys blind.
Covid-19: One new case in Lakes district
And the country recorded its second coronavirus-related death.
Bayfair underpass saved: Community thanked for its advocacy
Mount Maunganui community thanked for making a "real difference".
Vital roadworks continue on Western Bay of Plenty roads
Essential road works will continue on our local state highways.
Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation
Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.
Covid-19 cases up by two in Bay of Plenty
Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes district have risen to 40.
Tauranga woman stranded on cruise Covid-19 positive, husband tests negative
This week, 128 passengers, crew and staff tested positive for Covid-19, out of 217 aboard.
'It is a time to show humanity': Pāpāmoa dairy owners give back to essential workers
A Pāpāmoa dairy is brightening essential workers' days by footing their bill.
10 Easter lockdown activities for families
There's plenty of fun to be had with items scattered throughout your home.
Accommodation providers face empty Easter Weekend
As lockdown grips the nation, camping spots and rooms will remain empty this long weekend.