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One new case in Bay of Plenty, total 63
The total number of cases in the Bay of Plenty has risen.
Temporary change to Tauranga council rubbish bags
Non-official bags without the pink sticker would not be collected.
E-commerce lifeline: Robyn's Cottage have power to keep going
The Greerton business is one of the potential 500 businesses with a new free website.
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Kiri Gillespie: Ardern has made the right decision
COMMENT: The impact will be far-reaching and affect every one of us.
Wedding planned but lockdown forces Tauranga couple to wait
April 14 was meant to be a special day for Dale Weller and Nicola Wolken.
Lockdown lift a relief for some but others want faster change
Only option for recovery is to 'trade our way out of it', says Bay leader.
Two DHB staff, one patient have Covid-19
There were no new cases in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes regions
Sulphur spill closes major highway
Emergency services were working to clean up the spill.
Covid-19: Tauranga business leaders hope for lockdown end
'If the restrictions are relaxed, it is in everyone's best interests we adhere to them.'
Covid-19: The fate of local sport
Bay of Plenty sporting organisations must accept there will be changes post-lockdown.
Construction an 'important cog in economic wheel'
Building businesses can start work again but with strict hygiene measures in place.
No new Bay of Plenty Covid-19 cases
A nurse from Tauranga Hospital's adult mental health unit is recovering at home.
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin
‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19 beauty backlog: Tauranga beauticians warn of 'long wait' for appointments
"I am worried that smaller businesses may not survive this."
'Alarming': Tauranga council's wage cost rise revealed
The number of staff, and how much they are costing ratepayers, is revealed.
BOP and Lakes DHB virus cases rise by one each
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHBs have risen by one each.
Mandatory pay cut for councillors 'offensive'
Bay of Plenty's councils are in the process of making decisions around taking pay cuts.
'Unsung champion' of mental health writes Covid-19 kids' book
Two local mental health workers have come together to create a kids book about Covid-19.
Tauranga physio struck off, fined, for 'serious breaches'
Michael Houlding failed to keep adequate records of 2033 visits he made to 74 patients.
Angry and disgusted: Couple back from Peru feel 'let down' by Government
But Government says operation was complex and officials worked hard to get them home.
Tauranga couple's long weekend getaway
"It's like our own little getaway but we can still see the house."
'Critical' cash needed: Council launches bold $1b bid for 24 projects
Mayor Tenby Powell: "We have an opportunity now to unite as a community."
'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead
Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.