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One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.
'Relief', 'pride': The Bay's suburbs nearing 100 per cent fully vaxxed
And which suburbs have the lowest vaccination rates and what is being done to lift them.
Waterfall and walking track wonders: Where to explore this summer
The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in
Vaccinated or unvaccinated: How Bay cases and hospitalisations compare
There have been 280 confirmed Covid cases in the Bay between November 12 and January 5.
Cyclone Cody: Campers and coastal communities brace for impact
Meanwhile some campers are less worried.
Water use warning for Rotorua as streams decline
Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.
'Covid has changed the environment': Why retail theft is decreasing in the Bay of Plenty
Police say Covid-19 restrictions are giving thieves trouble.
Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years
Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.
'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
Gang harm reduction: Bay police 'doing things a better way'
Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.
'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm
'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'
Jo Raphael: No special treatment - Djokovic should be deported
OPINION: The minister should stick to his guns and cancel the visa.
Revealed: How many people spent time in Rotorua MIQ
One recent returnee says the experience of Rotorua MIQ was hugely valuable in her life.
'Wake-up call': How new rubbish service is doing, six months in
'Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of us.'
Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
'The spread of misinformation': Why Māori vaccination rates have been slower
An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.
'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
Kiwi tourists spend nearly $80m more in Bay than pre-Covid
Retail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.
Clarke Gayford sorry for 'confusion' after claim he tried to get mate rapid test
Gayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
'A lifesaver': More than a third of eligible Bay residents have got booster
A doctor says about 3000 booster shots were being given per weekday in the Bay of Plenty.
Billion-dollar 'rebound' year for Tauranga building consents
This compared to $750 million worth of building consents issued in 2020.
From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar
During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"
Luke Kirkness: We cannot afford to get complacent with the virus
OPINION: There are fears an Omicron outbreak could soon start — we need to be ready.
Letters: New senior e-bike riders need safety training
Our readers have their say.
Supermum and the seven athletes: 'I'm really just the taxi driver'
Seven kids, seven athletes - how super-mum makes it all happen.
Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season
Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.
Brothers deny alleged Minden machete robbery
Two brothers will defend aggravated robbery charges at their jury trial.
Tauranga Half triathlon heading for a record year
The triathlon community hasn't been deterred.