Bay primary schools prepare to manage mask-wearing
'We don't know what it is going to be like until we have them in our classrooms'
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Local Ukrainians are concerned for family who could be caught in the potential conflict.
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But booster shots would make a difference to the number of cases, the ministry says.
From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell
Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.
'Slow the spread': Unidentified Omicron 'almost certainly' in Bay
Health officials are asking Bay residents to mask up in public this long weekend.
Couple convicted for laundering nearly $1m of drug proceeds
Pair laundered money through their food business.
Letters: Why are Welcome Bay's footpaths slowly disappearing?
Our readers have their say.
Te Puke woman's heartfelt wish to do more for Tonga
Te Puke friends have spoken to their relatives in Tonga and applaud relief efforts.
Tattoo shop and barbers: BOP businesses fined for Covid-19 non-compliance
Worksafe has fined two Bay of Plenty businesses for not meeting Covid-19 requirements.
Omicron: Six cases in Tauranga, gym and KFC locations of interest
The BOPDHB says there is enough Covid-19 testing capacity in Tauranga.
'Rushed' and 'underwhelming': Bay MP criticises Govt's new Covid approach
The approach aims to slow down and limit the spread of an outbreak, the Government says.
Ferry trial, carpooling app coming to Tauranga
A ferry from Omokoroa to Downtown Tauranga will run for six weeks from February 16.
Omicron links: Tauranga KFC, gym 'high-risk' locations
KFC Cameron Rd linked to probable Omicron case.
Kerbside service: The first six months
Incentives to encourage people to recycle seem to be having the desired effect.
'We're trying our best': Tauranga hospitality set to navigate new mask wearing rules
Bay hospitality businesses are working to meet new government rules around masks.
'Unsettling': Early childhood centre closed due to Omicron link
All people present at the centre on January 19 are being treated as close contacts.
MP gets boost and urges others to do the same
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Luke Kirkness: Calling on New Zealand's team of five million
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Holocaust survivor described as 'exemplary human being'
Tauranga centenarian and Holocaust survivor James Van Ameringen farewelled.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
Local leaders, expert react to Omicron cluster linked cases
It comes as a public health expert anticipates a "rapid rise" in cases in the coming weeks
'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams
About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.
Wildfire fears as BOP enters total fire ban
A total fire ban has been put in force for the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato district.
City leaders around the Bay say the red light isn't surprising - 'we've done it before and we can do it again'
Leaders around the Bay said red was inevitable with omicron looming.
Local Focus: Accessible hotspots 'a game-changer for disabled people's lives'
Tauranga City Council invests $4 million to improve access to local facilities.
Dismissed: Court refuses to release man who illegally reclaimed Tauranga Harbour from custody
Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Hopeful retailers face Omicron uncertainty
Businesses already dealing with life after lockdown are now bracing for new Covid variant.
In the red: Setting will lead 'haemorrhage' economy, business owner says
New Zealand was moved to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday.
Illegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'
Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.
Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board
There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.
'It's life or death': Man in MIQ bed battle
'What I don't understand is if we're not suitable for an exemption to MIQ, who is?'
'Shocking': $855k in toll road payments owed, Bridges says lack of action 'unfair'
And it doesn't include the money refunded after people were incorrectly charged.