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'Cracks starting to show': Concerns for couple grow as fellow passenger fights for life
There are 16 New Zealanders on the cruise stranded off the coast of Uruguay.
Tauranga Covid-19 Assessment Centre moved to Baypark Stadium
The centre has moved to Baypark from Tauranga Racecourse.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Latest numbers for region
Daily update on Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
'Nightmare' cruise: 16 Kiwis 'trapped', passenger critical with Covid-19
Tauranga passenger says life aboard is like being in an incubator for the virus.
'Completely blitzed': Port of Tauranga completes largest-ever cargo exchange
It "completely blitzed" the previous record exchange.
Freedom camping sites to close across Tauranga
Closures will be monitored and enforced by Bay of Plenty Police.
Non-essential late night roadworks done in 'error' - council
Not all road works being carried out in Tauranga have been "essential".
'If he gets this, he will die': Mum fears unmasked nurse put sick son at risk
Kaden has been in and out of hospital his whole short life.
Neighbourhood Support inundated with inquiries since lockdown
Neighbourhood Support is urging people to sign up to help connect with their neighbours.
'High risk' tree to be removed from highway roadside
The works will take place between 8am and 3pm today.
'We want to go home': Residents take in stranded tourists
'We are very lucky to stay here.'
'It is the worst illness I have ever experienced': Bay Covid-19 victim calls out rule breakers
Jasmine Manwell has been living in a tent on her Omokoroa property for 10 days.
Covid-19 lockdown leaves Bay couple stranded overseas
Stranded Bay of Plenty couple may be kicked out of their hotel room in India.
Tauranga supermarket to switch to online-only
Countdown says the goal is to open up more windows for online shopping.
'Crucial' funding made available for Bay community groups
Funding is at hand for those community groups helping our most vulnerable.
'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Sweeping changes in Bay hospitals for virus response
Planning for the region's Covid-19 response began back in early January.
'We've got to look after our people'
Pockets of the Bay of Plenty are taking measures into their own hands.
Covid-19 testing centre to move from racecourse to Baypark
The testing centre is on the move.
Let's get physical! With physical distance, of course
Gyms are turning from packed studios to virtual classes.
Local Focus: Modern Forager bridges gap between growers and customers
New website gives hope to regional growers. Made with finding from NZ On Air.
Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.
Stranded Kiwi couple in India living off rationed bananas
A Waihī Beach couple have been stranded in a hotel room in India for nearly a fortnight.
Matapihi Bridge Walkway closes until further notice
The Tauranga City Council announced that the closure was to stop the spread of Covid-19.
'A few frayed edges': How Tauranga charities are coping with Covid-19
'About six months worth of change in about a week.'
Tenby Powell warning residents to keep one eye on the roads
People have been seen driving recklessly in Tauranga, mayor Tenby Powell said.
New Civil Defence helpline set up for Bay of Plenty
New number launched to help people in isolation.
Kindness diaries: Plumbers ease city pressure
Not enough work to keep busy, so plumbers help out others.
'Completely unacceptable': Pak'n Save worker spat on by customer
"It is completely unacceptable to treat our hard-working team this way."
Cooking oil the culprit of Tauranga Harbour spill
The oil turned out to be mainly of the cooking kind.
Coronavirus lockdown taken too lightly: Health advocates
Not heeding lockdown and not staying in your bubble rules puts the community at risk.
Las Vegas man breaks leg and spends three weeks in motel
A Las Vegas couple want to say thanks after he broke his leg and they prepare to fly home.