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New testing Covid-19 centres open in Ōpōtiki and Kawerau
The pop-up drive-through centres will both open on Thursday.
Google Maps lockdown data reveals Bay of Plenty movements
Google Maps has compared location data from the lockdown to values earlier in the year.
Daylight Saving: Tick tock, the clocks went back on Sunday morning
The clocks go back giving an hour extra sleep tonight.
Regional update: Two new Bay of Plenty cases today
A regional breakdown of the new Covid-19 cases in the Bay.
Lockdown: 'It's almost like we have been planning for this'
From Mōtītī Island to Ohakana in Whakatāne, how has life changed?
Two seriously injured after crash in Pongakawa
One was transported to hospital by helicopter, the other by ambulance.
White Island tour guide survivor Jake Milbank out of hospital, into isolation
White Island explosion survivor Jake Milbank has been discharged from hospital.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Latest numbers for region
Daily update on Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
Eastern Bay of Plenty records first Covid 19 case
"They are doing everything they can..."
Covid-19 coronavirus: Sweeping changes in Bay hospitals for virus response
Planning for the region's Covid-19 response began back in early January.
Covid-19 testing centre to move from racecourse to Baypark
The testing centre is on the move.
Free bread and milk: Store gives back to those in need
"Many people here do not have enough money to survive."
Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB has risen from six to 10 in 24 hours.
'Manageable' turn-out to triage centres
Bay of Plenty health professionals have been impressed with the community spirit.
Drive through testing centre opens in Whakatāne
People with Covid-19 symptoms could drive directly to the centre to be assessed.
Zero rates rise - councillors' agreed goal
Chairman Doug Leeder said the general rates decision to gives "certainty" to ratepayers.
Bay of Plenty GPs using technology in lockdown
The aim was to reduce the number of people physically entering general practices.
Councils adjust services, facilities
Local government agencies are quickly adapting to the new measures announced today.
Pāpāmoa Plaza Flight Centre to close, jobs lost
"In the end, we were left with no choice."
Kawerau Netball Centre 'well alight' in fire
Crews from Edgecumbe, Rotorua and Kawerau attended.
Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders
Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.
Whakatāne District Council close facilities to public
Council-operated services in Whakatāne are closing.
'Tragic incident': Bay of Plenty school student dies at Lake Rotoma
A helicopter is on its way after a water incident at Lake Rotoma
Couple visited library instead of self-isolating
The library closed after a pair returning from overseas 'ran their hands over everything'.
Bay of Plenty coronavirus cancellations and postponements
Your go-to list for all Bay events cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus.
Whakatāne man stuck in the UK
Whakatāne's Haydn Read describes London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Tourist operators say one of the worst seasons in years
March is normally a booming month for overseas tourists to the Eastern Bay.
'We all miss out': Tauranga Jazz Festival canned amid coronavirus concerns
Tauranga's Jazz Festival is one of a string of event cancellations.
Oxfam fundraiser that raises millions, cancelled
The cancellation comes as a safety precaution.
How Tall Black Tom Abercrombie boosts basketball in the Bay
Students are getting some extra encouragement to play basketball in the Bay of Plenty.
'Inspiration': Eruption survivor's heartening recovery photo
Jake Milbank says it's good to be "breathing in some fresh air".
'Mount club ... They're very, very hard to beat'
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa expected to win titles.