Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
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Jo Raphael: It's time to clean up this managed isolation mess once and for all
COMMENT: Government needs to stop border breaches quickly.
'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m
Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.
Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds
The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.
Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Surf life saving boost: New hub to be built at Mount Maunganui
More than $3 million has been allocated to surf life saving projects in the Bay of Plenty.
Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close
The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.
Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19
Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.
Blyde secures Baywide title in dying seconds
Rangiuru and Rangataua fought out a thriller in the Baywide women's final.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown is worst-case scenario - but we've got this
COMMENT: Now is the time to be grateful we've got a team of five million..
No penalties: Tauranga port workers reassured amid Covid testing rush
The port estimates 6000 people have been onsite since July 21 and will need to be tested.
Dawn Picken: Don't let the virus deniers damage us
COMMENT: Outliers are busy poking holes in the fabric of our five-million strong team.
Bay of Plenty sporting events cancelled this weekend
A number of sports events have cancelled around the Bay of Plenty due to Covid-19.
Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2
Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.
'You are at the front of our minds' - BOP Civil Defence
"Before this current resurgence we had lots of hui and debriefs so we could all learn."
Bay funeral directors brace for possible move to alert level 3
Bay funeral directors are bracing themselves for a possible move to alert level three.
Drama students picked among best in NZ in Shakespeare comp
Students were had to submit their performance entries by video due to Covid-19 measures.
Woman appears in court for sneaking on to isolation hotel
A woman has appeared in the court after sneaking on to the Sudima Hotel premises.
Local Focus: Waiariki's biggest election issue is Covid recovery
Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
There's more than a seat at stake in the Māori Party's bid to win back Waiariki
'The party vote is not going to return the Māori Party to Parliament.'
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey
"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding
The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.
Grant applications for $15k to support elderly now open
The grants are in place to help communities prepare for an ageing population.
Are election hoardings becoming redundant?
Comment: I've never been tempted to vote based on anything seen on an election billboard.
Kristin Macfarlane: 'The gut-wrenching feeling of violation is the same'
Comment: I remember walking into my bedroom and it ransacked.
943 millionaires: Lotto celebrates 33rd birthday with $30m Powerball jackpot
Have you got your ticket for tonight's draw?
Jo Raphael: Political nastiness is distracting us from real issues
COMMENT: Politicians need to shrug off the scandals and get down to real business.
Jo Raphael: Local operators putting on a brave face
COMMENT: Local tourism operators are putting on a brave face
Kristin Macfarlane: The best version of yourself isn't drenched by mental pressure
Hundreds of people seek medical help every week for work-related stress.