Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
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Three new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
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Today's case numbers have been revealed.
'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
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Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests
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Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated
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The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
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Whakaari White Island in state of 'moderate to heightened unrest'
Next month will mark two years since White Island erupted, killing 22 people.
The 90% Project: Tauranga's top vaccinated suburbs revealed
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Body recovered from Whakatāne coast
Police are making inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.
Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings
Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".
Whakaari eruption: Volcanologist reflects as a science organisation faces charges
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Jury returns verdict in Whakatāne murder trial
A jury in a High Court murder trial has returned its verdict.
White Island defendants' trial date starts in July 2023
The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
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Where to get vaccinated on Super Saturday in Bay of Plenty
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Study monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areas
Whakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.
'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop
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Pete Chandler: Next few weeks critical in battle against Covid
OPINION: Covid is now essentially a disease of the unvaccinated.
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.
'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed
Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.
Winner, winner: Whakatāne Lotto player in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to $16 million.
Life on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout
Meet the nurses on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout.
Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats
Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.
Apanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laid
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Aucklander faces prosecution after lockdown trip to Whakatāne
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