Supermarkets advised not to enforce mask wearing, call police instead
Compliance in the Bay of Plenty appeared to be good, on the first day of the rule.
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Live: No Covid-19 in Bay, Lakes wastewater; Coromandel awaits results
Wastewater testing for Covid-19 has come back clear for areas of the Bay of Plenty.
'A punch in the face': Motels set to lose thousands in revenue
Several motel owners said they have gone from being fully booked to nearly empty.
Tears and disbelief as students' gala event cancelled
Despite the choral event being cut short, Raukura Choir still took out a big award.
Due to appear in court during lockdown? What you need to know
Here's what to do if you're due to appear in court this week.
Jo Raphael: There's no way to call 'cut' on Afghani heartbreak
OPINION: The Taliban regime has a cruel history of torture against their people.
Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions
Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.
MIQ expansion: Rotorua leader tells Govt to 'bugger off'
The mayor has also expressed her opposition to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua.
'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend
'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'
'Be upfront about it': Tauranga council to share Three Waters concerns
Pop-up community meetings are also planned to keep the community updated on Three Waters.
'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare
Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
New Steamers signings face old team in latest round
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
Latest: No Covid cases in the community as lockdown rumours scotched
Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.
'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed
Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.
'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans
A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.
Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick
The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.
Solo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housing
Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.
Merepeka Raukawai-Tait: What Māori bring to the table
Opinion: There will be an explosion of Maori elected to local councils in the future.
Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection
The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.
Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change
OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.
Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?
"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.
'The best dad': Tributes flow for family man, Steamers veteran
Mark Weedon, 53, died on the field supporting his son and serving a community he loved.
Where should you be buying petrol in Rotorua?
Petrol prices have been steadily rising throughout New Zealand.
Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today
More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.
Rob Rattenbury: Covid has changed our lives, probably forever
OPINION: Can we all actually learn to stop being selfish and act responsibly?
Nearly a dozen Covid-infected crew on container ship off Tauranga
Health authorities are investigating the 21 crew on the Rio De La Plata.
Snow way! Highways closed, snow on Mt Tarawera
There could be snow on the road in some areas.
Dawn Picken: Apologies are the first step, not the last word
Saying sorry is just a first step.
Four deaths, five days: How a rampage has left families broken
Three heartbroken mothers speak out about coping with their loved ones' brutal deaths.