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141 port workers in Bay unvaccinated, some risk redeployment
Over 100 port workers in the private sector are yet to be vaccinated by September 30.
Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation
The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.
'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination site
On Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
Almost 50 per cent of Tauranga port workers unvaccinated
However, a major push to get them their jabs is planned for next week
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.
Port worker scare: Vaccination levels a 'real weakness', expert says
Vaccination levels among port workers are low, which worries Professor Michael Baker.
Health Ministry cleared Covid-infected ship for berthing, says Maritime NZ
It happened despite knowing the ship was connected to an Australian Covid case.
Bay of Plenty nurses 'bordering on unsafe' work conditions
The DHB has sought legal advice, concerned about staffing levels on strike day.
'Mana Māori': Tauranga Moana kaumātua Kihi Ngatai laid to rest next to Maria
'He was ready to go'.
Tauranga Moana mourns as Kihi Ngatai laid to rest
Respected kaumātua Dr Kihi Ngatai, QSM, is being laid to rest today.
'Shocking': Covid-19 pamphlet implies Māori are a virus, artist says
Cost and number of pamphlets printed also revealed.
Investigation into Simon Bridges' hospital gang brawl claim released
The district health board has released an explanation of what was captured on CCTV.
'Relentless flow of cargo': 19 ships waiting to berth at Port
Peak kiwifruit season and global congestion and reduced capacity are affecting Tauranga.
Digger driver killed at Te Puna Quarry Park named
The digger driver who died after a crash at Te Puna Quarry Park was a volunteer.
Last goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflect
Familiar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.
RSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygen
Five to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.
RSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virus
Cause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.
Two babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in place
There are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.
GP shortage leaves patients waiting two weeks for appointment
Health professionals warn of a looming 'crisis point'.
Simon Bridges shares fitting farewell to father, Heath
The National MP said it was his father who instilled the values of service and community.
Hospitals bring in more beds as cases of 'highly contagious' RSV illness rise
Children as young as 10 days old are being admitted to hospital with the virus.
'We deserve better': 2018 Census iwi affiliation data finally out
The data was released by Stats NZ and Rotorua-based Data Iwi Leaders Group this week.
Te Arawa seventh-largest iwi in Aotearoa: New data reveals
The data was released by Stats NZ and Rotorua-based Data Iwi Leaders Group this week.
'No evidence' of racism or elitism at John Paul College, review finds
An independent review was ordered earlier this year following a complaint.
$40 million kiwifruit packhouse hires local for expansion
The packhouse is also evidence of the kiwifruit industry growing
'It's too late': Diabetes leaves woman blind in one eye and on dialysis
'I bawled my eyes out, I was so upset'.
Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here
OPINION: My Poppa is my identity to te ao Māori
'Disgraceful': SH2 road project u-turn slammed
MP 'furious' and community has 'immense anger' after highway funding axed.
'Racism at its worst': Petition faces backlash
Māori Authority chair and race relations commissioner hit out over Bay of Plenty petition.
Nurse's concerns: 'Every shift we work understaffed is leaving our patients vulnerable'
Thousands of DHB nurses, midwives and healthcare workers will strike on June 9.
Govt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MP
The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
'Not a political memoir': Simon Bridges announces book
The Tauranga MP and former National leader announced the book on his social media pages.
Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice
Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
Racism allegations spark independent review at school
But school says the claims aren't supported by evidence and are factually incorrect.
Couple who lost two sons to suicide: We'll never get over it
Brothers Michael and Christopher Powell died by suicide 10 years apart.
Diabetes epidemic: Man down 20kgs in 8 weeks on how he is changing his life
Bay of Plenty diabetes cases are projected to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2040.
How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty
Locals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
'Saddest 20 minutes of my life': Historian hits back during Māori governance debate
'I'm never getting that back.'
Diabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to double
Four actions could save hundreds of millions of dollars each and boost life expectancy.
How Covid-19 lockdown affected trust in the government
A global study involving a Bay of Plenty professor noted a link between the two.
Thirteen complaints in a year about Katikati College
Four complaints are allegedly about the college principal.
The dying dream: Deposit rates in Tauranga rise $33,000 in 12 months
It comes as CoreLogic data shows a dip in sale values of 1.5 per cent in February.
'It's fairly catastrophic': $3 million business now worth 'basically nothing'
"That's my retirement plan down the gurgler."
More schools join free lunch programme
Education Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.
The $470,000 drug that could 'dramatically improve' a young girl's life
Leah Rumney needs Trikafta to help her cystic fibrosis.
Review: One Love 'so melodic your hips won't stop moving'
The reggae and roots festival was in Tauranga at Waitangi Weekend.
Meet Archie, the Pāpāmoa 3-year-old in hospice care at home
'There's nothing you can really do to stop what is going to happen.'
'Sigh of relief' for Bay ex-pats as Biden is sworn in
Plus: How do United States politics affect New Zealand?
'Irreplaceable star': 12-year-old boy dies on Christmas night
Shane White's infectious smile is one of many things that will be missed by his family.
'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
'No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer
Bay marine experts say bronze whaler or hammerhead unlikely in Bowentown attack.
'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship
"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.
'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma
Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.
'Disgusting': The Christmas work lunch that left DHB staff feeling 'devalued'
Some health board workers threw their boxed Christmas lunches in the bin.
Gee whiz! Man takes wee trip down Tauranga road in portaloo
A trip to the loo for Chaz Hayward has resulted in thousands of views.
Why ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the Bay
The new drug trial is looking for participants.
Seven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou
'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Banned for being Māori: Surviving student reflects on being removed 81 years ago
Tears were shed as the 'horrified' current principal apologised for historic wrongdoing.
'Wrongdoings' set right as school to apologise for banning Māori in 1930s
Two kuia affected by the decision will be there to hear the apology.
Connor sailing a figure 8 for NZ's foster children
The American woman has been stuck due to Covid but is turning her lemons to lemonade.
'Where you go, I go': After 66 years, couple die only minutes apart
Kevin and Maureen Gallagher always knew they would be together until the end.
'Taking a punt': Escape! festival funded from own reserves
"It's for a rainy day, and this is a rainy day."
Urgent need: The industry crying out for 14,500 workers by summer
Worried employers call for border to be opened for migrants.
Bic Runga set to sway the Bay
The songstress talks te reo Māori, lockdown lessons and the album on the horizon.
'Didn't think I was smart enough': Young mum named nurse of the year
It wasn't an easy path, but one that is worth it every day, she said.
Why Māori medium education is 'nothing short of extraordinary'
"We all have a responsibility to ... ensure our language continues, survives and thrives."
'I'm gonna fight it': She thought it was a hernia. It turned out be cancer
'Looking back now I probably had the symptoms for two years.'
'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years
Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones
The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.
'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
Worker has faith in port testing systems
It comes after more than 3000 people presented for testing last week.
Tokoroa cases likely attended Rotorua Pasifika event
More tests done in Rotorua in two days than all of level 4 lockdown.
Wanted: Powered site for one couple, six cats in caravan
A Rotorua couple is wondering where to go after "we evicted the cats, not them".
Splashing the cash: $38m loan puts Lakefront spa back on track
$139.5m in Government loans and funding has been allocated to Bay of Plenty projects.
Lucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet Neowise
But if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.