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Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?
Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.
Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
Coastguard seeks clarity on river bar crossing rules
The Coastguard says changes intended to simplify things are confusing and dangerous.
Three new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Tauranga Hospital's emergency department and an icecream truck visited by Covid cases.
Class action over flood resurfaces
An estimated 300 people suffered property damage in the event
DNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yo
Police find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.
One new Covid 19 case in BOP, new locations of interest in Te Puke, Paengaroa
Today's case numbers have been revealed.
'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests
Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.
Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers
Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.
Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated
The DHB says it is confident it will be able to manage any impacts on patient care.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
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
Two Tauranga suburbs could be first to reach the 90% vaccination target in three weeks.
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
It will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.
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
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
Where to get vaccinated on Super Saturday in Bay of Plenty
Here's a list of the places offering vaccinations and treats this weekend.
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
Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.
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
The fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.