Pay offer a 'huge insult', health workers say
Now the workers, including critical health staff, are planning to strike twice next month.
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'People are running scared': Tourism in 'pseudo lockdown'
Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated
But some say the huge cost will be worth it.
'Significant' changes: Tauranga CBD buildings poised for sale
Money made from the potential sale could go towards funding the city's civic rebuild.
'Smack in the face': Principals call for rapid antigen tests for teachers
Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.
Covid-19: Two thirds of Bay of Plenty DHB area boosted, Rats may soon be available
The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.
Well-known Tauranga identity leaves 'amazing legacy'
Tauranga identity Bruce Fraser has left behind a "wonderful legacy/",
Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps
About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'
But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.
$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth
The funding provides greater security for young people.
Dawn Picken: Conversion therapy ban 'about time'
Opinion: Accepting different gender identities and sexual orientations is a win for all.
Three Bay of Plenty Lotto Second Division winners
Three Bay of Plenty Lotto Second Division players won $30,301 each on Saturday.
Monday rain could be heavy, cause localised surface flooding
A Bay of Plenty Heavy Rain Watch is now in force for Monday.
Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.
Megan Wilson: Why our local cafes, bars and restaurants need our support now more than ever
And why working from home has made me want to go out for food and drinks even more.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie
Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.
'Living in fear': Pregnant women face 'super stressful' battle to find midwives
The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.
Pilot convicted for child porn offences
Pilot admits possessing, distributing and exporting child pornography.
'Hurting massively': Hospitality businesses struggling under red
Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.
Childcare centre teacher tests positive for Covid
This is the third exposure at a BestStart centre in the past month.
'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed
Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.
'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour
The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.
Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup
The day was a "roaring success".
'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned
Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.
New Zealand's 2022 kiwifruit harvest begins
Supply chain and workforce issues remain a concern for the industry.
Tauranga Harbour crash: Person charged with careless driving
The 47-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court on Friday.
'Stoked': Commissioners push back on plans to restrict mobile traders
"We can't make it so restrictive that new innovation can't happen."
Conversion therapy banned: MP explains vote switch
'Conversion therapy is a form of torture - mentally, physically and emotionally'
Jo Raphael: Loss of Rainbow Springs would leave a big hole in Rotorua
OPINION: When tourism does eventually return, these visitors need places to visit.