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Covid-19 outbreak: Person in hospital, three new local locations of interest
An entertainment venue and two community centres are close contact locations of interest.
'How much more adaptable can we be?': Pandemic follows school leavers to university
"Our year group has been hit a lot and now it's just flowing into our next stage."
Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream
Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.
Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?
The hope of mass reunion is here at last.
How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red
How Rotorua offices are managing the red light.
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'
Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases
There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today
'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years
Education providers say literacy issues can affect every part of a person's life.
Charity founders could end up on the streets as living costs rise
It comes as the annual inflation hit a 30-year high in December.
How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues
It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?
Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise
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Seven new Covid cases in Rotorua, eight in Bay of Plenty
Today's case numbers and locations of interest.
'Slow the spread': Unidentified Omicron 'almost certainly' in Bay
Health officials are asking Bay residents to mask up in public this long weekend.
Wrong side of the bed? Leopard seal takes a tumble at Tauranga marina
Sometimes getting out of bed is tough - just ask Taimana.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
Black Clash buzz: Streakers, raving fans, a tumbling coach
The Hot Spring Spas Black Clash T20 match saw a "sensational" end to the "buzzing" night.
Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board
There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.
'Heinous, sick, twisted': Meth-fuelled family violence 'more blatant'
The number of callouts has increased over the past five years.
'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out
After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.
From the CEOs: What's in store for businesses in 2022
"We will see how personal matters impact work performance and vice versa" - Matt Cowley.
Farmers 'a bit desperate' as big dry hits, experts warn of more droughts
With no rain and warm weather farmers 'have their minds in dry mode'.
'Big relief': How students fared at last year's exams
Bay students are feeling mixed emotions after NCEA results went live on Thursday.
Luke Kirkness: The tough decision facing the Govt today
OPINION: Will the Omicron threat burst the dreams of a green traffic light setting?
Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island
Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.
Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation
A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.
'Do not go into the water at all': Lifeguards on high alert after eruption
Beaches have been closed and multiple warnings issued, but people are swimming anyway.
Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly
Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.
'Heartbreaking': Pain-stricken 7yo's two-week diagnosis ordeal
Seven-year-old Bowden was taken to hospital on Christmas Day and is still in Starship.