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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.

'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.

Car crashes into tree on Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga

The crash happened at 4.10 pm.

Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM

'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.

'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed

Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.

Tauranga residents push back on contentious road upgrade

Construction began this week on the Cameron Rd upgrade.