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Power restored in Mount Maunganui after more than 1000 affected
The power outage began about 6.50am.
DHB prepares hospitals for Covid-19
Upgrades have begun in the Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals.
Vaccine passes a 'logical step' but bar owners have enforcement questions
However, some businesses also have concerns about the vaccine pass.
Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times
Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.
Katikati Covid scare: Bay 'dodged a bullet', vaccine interest surges
Meanwhile, Bay health and education leaders react to vaccine mandate
Katikati person no longer considered a Covid case after testing negative
The person's family has also tested negative overnight.
Whakatāne murder-accused on trial
A Tāneatua man is on trial in the Rotorua High Court defending a charge of murder.
Three Covid cases in Mt Eden prison; Brash - gangs not the 'fall guys' for virus
The Government is due to say whether further restrictions in Auckland will be eased today.
'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change
It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.
Katikati's only supermarket identified as location of interest
The growing locations of interest list is now spread across three North Island regions.
'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials say
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Lakes DHB on high alert after Katikati case
The chief executive says medical staff and facilities are ready for what might come.
No excuses not to read
Opinion: Reading books doesn't need to be a chore or time-consuming.
Katikati Covid case: Locations of interest, testing, jabs - what you need to know
Locations of interest, testing sites, vaccination sites, what we know about the case.
Three children in Bay of Plenty state care dead since 2017
Nearly 30 children nationwide have died in state care since Oranga Tamariki's inception.
'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Infected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop
Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.
Abuse and barriers: The battle frontline workers face vaccinating the homeless
More resources are needed to support people on the ground, a housing provider says.
Samantha Motion: Delta is at the gates, time to suit up
OPINION: Unvaccinated people have decisions to make as Covid spreads further.
Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash
Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.
The 90% Project: Seaside suburb is Bay's most vaccinated spot
As of Tuesday, 62 per cent of its population have had both Covid-19 jabs.
No Covid case in Rotorua - DHB
But if you're worried, get vaccinated - no appointment needed.
Teens fastest to vaccinate nationally but Bay lagging
The race is on for 90 per cent of the eligible population to get vaccinated.
'Look at the end game': Why one family got vaccinated
The family got vaccinated for themselves and for the wider community.
Letters: Three Waters reform a cost saver? You're dreaming
Our readers have their say on the Govt's Three Waters' plan.
'Sparking a joy for learning': New school set to open in Pāpāmoa next year
The school, which can accommodate up to 650 pupils from Years 1-6, will open in February.
Jo Raphael: Good to see Govt working with Māori and Pasifika
OPINION: Give vulnerable communities the support they need to raise vaccination rates.
'Real urgency': Tauranga Hospital braces for 'imminent' Covid arrival
The DHB is going ahead with several changes in preparation for Covid-19 in the community.
Pete Chandler: Next few weeks critical in battle against Covid
OPINION: Covid is now essentially a disease of the unvaccinated.
One dead after milk tanker and car collide near Rotorua
Highway expected to remain closed between Oxford and Matahi roads for some time.
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.