Jo Raphael: PM's actions show zero tolerance for Covid-19
COMMENT: Covid-19 response shows stark differences between NZ and other countries.
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"We are talking now about the new wave of unemployed, not those already on the books."
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Todd Muller talks to Local Focus before knocking Simon Bridges out of National Party leadership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Duck shooting: The dos and the don'ts
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Comment: Normality is great, but there's still a long way to go for some sectors.
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No plea by man accused of threatening to kill Simon Bridges
A man accused of making a threat to kill Simon Bridges is yet to plead to the charge.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
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Scott Inglis: Let's use level 2 to support local businesses
COMMENT: We must do everything in our collective power to get our economy moving again.
Local Focus: May is ME/CFS awareness month, so what is it?
No end to lockdown for ME sufferers. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty job losses spark increase in welfare payments
Jobseeker beneficiary numbers have risen more than 2300 in the region.
Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding
Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.
'Man of great mana': Bay of Plenty Rugby pays tribute to coaching great George Simpkin
'He was a man of great mana and he will be missed.'
Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2
The rules around level 2 have been revealed.
Bay of Plenty educator selected for new role with mammoth task
It was an "exciting proposition".
No new cases of Covid 19 in Bay of Plenty and Lakes district
Zero new cases of Covid 19 in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes district overnight.
Bay of Plenty woman convicted in $150k Serious Fraud Office case
A former Bay education consultant received almost $150,000 worth of kickbacks.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
More digital hub funding for Bay of Plenty region
More funding announced for regions to stay connected.
Bay of Plenty area moves to Open Fire Season
Chief fire officer asks people to still think twice about lighting a fire during level 3.
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
Trees fall on to cars as wild weather lashes Bay of Plenty
Stormy weather overnight brought trees downs in the Bay of Plenty.
Shocked back to life: Burned man's 'miracle' recovery
The inspiring story of one man's nine-year journey of mental and physical recovery.
'Surge in separations': Experts expect relationship issues to bubble to the surface
Some people have already called their lawyer about splitting up.
'I miss my girl desperately': Devastated dad as teen's kidnapper sent to jail
Sister also tells of crying every day as kidnapper is jailed.
Hanging out for takeout? Be safe and spread your support around
COMMENT: Showing respect also important.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
Rotorua men create Covid-19 testing video with big response
The pair headed down to Baypark last week to be tested after showing flu-like symptoms.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Bay of Plenty highway projects resume
Road workers are back in action on projects stopped under level 4