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Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest
Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.
The growing list of schools dealing with Covid cases
The approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.
Epsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19
EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.
A 'wake-up call': What confirmed Covid cases mean for Tauranga
One case was in Tauranga and one was in Mount Maunganui.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Local Focus: Bay bus network refresh rolls out
New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.
National sticking with intensification plans in leafy suburbs
Nicola Willis says homeowners have nothing to fear about quality.
Covid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB says
The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.
Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo
Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.
Local Focus: Is Tauranga ready for community spread of Covid-19?
Opinions on Tauranga's use of Covid health guidelines.
Local Focus: Tauranga teen's film crowned best
Bay of Plenty students dominate the International Youth Silent Film Festival awards.
'Staggering': The city where houses are earning more in a month than most people earn in a year
The latest REINZ data shows the city's house price have reached a record $1,050,000.
'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
'Hard to breathe': Sick 3-year-old waits 11 hours to see ED doctor
The young boy also had flu-like symptoms but was not tested for Covid-19.
Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy
The child died this morning after an incident at a Bay of Plenty property last week.
Parents left 'hanging' as preschool shuts due to vaccine mandate
Preschool owner: 'We can [no] longer operate under these current conditions.'
Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores
It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.
$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'
Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.
Iwi, government partners on apartments for Tauranga homeless
Ngāi Te Rangi Tauranga has bought apartments to house some of the city's most vulnerable.
Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model
Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.
'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors
There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".
'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son
The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.
'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate
Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.
Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark
Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.
Iwi buys apartments for homeless: 'I dropped to my knees and cried'
'I grew up in a flea-ridden shed in South Auckland.'
10,000 new build-to-rent homes planned in $5b venture
Simplicity members will get first dibs on renting those new homes.
Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal
There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.
'It's really awful': Vaccine-for-cash scam targeting vulnerable, social worker warns
The woman first thought $200 to get the vaccine under a fake name was an incentive.
Local Focus: Walking with the rhythm of Mauao
Experience the rhythm of Mauao - Mount Maunganui - through a soundscape app.
'Low belief and low self-esteem': Bay schools phase out class streaming
Tauranga Boys College is making the switch to mixed-ability junior classes.
Father set fire to son: 'I still wake up screaming twice a night'
Victim with 'lifetime of healing' ahead is determined to be a better man despite attack.
'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet
Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.
Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings
Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.