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More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.
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'An important win': Relief for 'crippling' building material drought
Auckland manufacturers supply 90 per cent of building products needed in the regions.
Restaurants approach level 2 with hope and caution
Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.
Tauranga City Council services up and running with changes
Additional safety procedures will be in place under alert level two.
Domestic and community rugby to resume in the Bay of Plenty
The move to Level 2 means rugby can resume.
Letters: Government urgency on terrorism laws 'snail-like'
Our readers have their say.
Suspected stolen car on fire under Tauranga bridge
The fire was reported at 8.20am.
'A big relief': Level 2 'fantastic' for some in Tauranga, 'tough' for others
'What we need to do now is get vaccinated so we don't have any more lockdowns'.
Critical injuries after motorbike and ute crash
Emergency services responded to a crash involving a motorbike and a ute.
Man set son on fire, admits attempted murder charge
A Bowentown father has admitted attempting to murder his son after setting him on fire.
Zizi Sparks: Level 2 relief needed for struggling business owners
OPINION: While some businesses are operating, other are stuck in limbo.
What spring could bring for Bay of Plenty weather
The spring forecast follows NZ's warmest winter on record.
'Best-case scenario': Businesses hope to move down to alert level two
The announcement will be made at 4pm today.
'One too many': Cameron Rd records highest pedestrian injury rate in Tauranga
There is only one pedestrian crossing between Elizabeth St and 11th Ave on Cameron Rd.
Dads never stop teaching their daughters
Opinion: I can't even think of all the things my father has taught me.
Need help? Free one-stop-shop for all your social needs
Wellbeing, hardship and social service support is said to be the easiest it's ever been.
Delta outbreak changes the grieving process once again
Funerals can take place during alert level 3, but there are strict rules to follow
Dawn Picken: Lockdown 2.0 parenting - carpe diem can wait
Lockdown parenting is no piece of cake - especially when you can't find flour.
Letters: After council's Goddards move, where will people park?
Our readers have their say.
Boredom busters: Fun things to do in level 3 this weekend
There are plenty of ways to enjoy recreational activities while keeping it safe and local.
Jo Raphael: Get the jab - it's the humane thing to do
OPINION: I'm welcoming chance to be part of the solution.
Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place
After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.
Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers
Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.
Letters: Daffodil Day loss 'devastating' but charity still grateful
Our readers have their say.
Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands
Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.
Goodbye, Willow St: Long-awaited council CBD move takes 'first step'
The central library and council customer service centre will begin moving from January.
Persistent ash emission from Whakaari/White Island volcano
Ash emission has been occurring at the volcano since early this morning, Geonet says.
Letters to the editor: Anti-vaxxers need to adopt social responsibility
Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.
RIP Ice: 'Legendary' police dog remembered
Ice the police dog has been remembered as one of the best.
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."