Persistent ash emission from Whakaari/White Island volcano
Ash emission has been occurring at the volcano since early this morning, Geonet says.
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Emergency services responding to car rolled in Omanawa
Police were notified about 9.30am.
'Appalling and disgusting': Officers bitten, spat on, pinned by throat in moving car
A Tauranga man bit a police officer, pinned him by his throat and spat at police.
Cameron Rd project budget up by $13m, lack of trees upsets lobby group
A social scientist says: 'We need to view Cameron Rd as a corridor, not a motorway.'
Level 3 'a huge relief' for businesses but level 2 can't come soon enough
A business leader expected level 3 to bring in around 10 to 15 per cent more activity.
Iwi to deliver more than 300kg of filleted fish
"We need to have a stronger focus on our own."
Access to food key concern in Western Bay amid lockdown level 4
But local community much more resilient, council boss says.
New CCTV working party set up for Western Bay of Plenty
The group consists of three councillors, a staff member, and a police officer.
Six arrested at lockdown protest in Tauranga CBD
Protests took place outside government and local council buildings around the country.
Lockdown forces postponement of Tauranga man's 100th birthday party
A Tauranga man 100th birthday party has been postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Pasifika passport incident: DHB apologies; community trust breached
A meeting between the Pasifika provider and the health board resulted in positive steps.
Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration
OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.
Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping
OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.
'Record week' for Bay of Plenty Covid-19 vaccinations
It comes after the DHB has missed its weekly target for the past seven weeks.
DHB says sorry for requesting passports from Pasifika community at vaccinations
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has apologised for the "failure"
'The programme is needed': Millions spent on free lunches in Bay schools
More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.
How to declutter your garage in five easy steps
Kiwis are accumulating more and more possessions, which take up valuable garage space
Fire at Ōpōtiki health service
Fire investigator at blazing medical centre that provides Covid testing.
New houses will cost more: Tauranga's 'crazy prices' put businesses at risk
Land supply shortages don't help in this region ... it needs to be more affordable.
Covid-19: 'Insane' demand for home deliveries in Tauranga
Tauranga businesses are being inundated with requests for contactless home deliveries.
Life-saving work continued for helicopters in lockdown
Over lockdown the TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events.
Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid
Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.
Todd Muller sparks shadow cabinet reshuffle
Judith Collins has today announced a minor reshuffle of the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.
Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines
Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.
'Bottleneck ': Rush on building consents before fee increase overwhelms council
The development contribution for a 3 or more bedroom home rose to $19,708 on August 1
'Tough times' remain for some businesses despite lockdown reprieve
The Bay of Plenty will move to alert level 3 a week after being plunged into lockdown.
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
Zizi Sparks: Supermarket trips can be a lockdown highlight but think twice
Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.
Tauranga traffic volumes higher than last lockdown
Travel during level 4 lockdown is severely limited.
'We've been here before': No panic as rugby final disrupted by lockdown
The Baywide Premier men's final has been postponed from August 21.
Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away
OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.
Spikes deployed after pair flee police at Covid-19 checkpoint
Spikes were successfully deployed near Parton Rd.