Covid 19: Bay of Plenty business leaders and owners reeling
Hospitality and tourism businesses will be hardest hit by the change to alert level 2.
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The Bay of Plenty is back to alert level two Covid-19 restrictions, Auckland at level 3.
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How police plan to target gangs and guns in the Bay
Gun violence between gangs has led to police launching a nationwide operation.
Sixth specialist Māori role appointed in Oranga Tamariki
This is the sixth role of its kind in the Bay of Plenty.
Green living: Sustainable Backyards back for March
A month-long calendar of events is being held for Envirohub's Sustainable Backyards.
Keeping it clean: Cleaning pros spill the tea on going rates, value for money and expectations
An increasing number of time-poor families are calling in domestic house cleaners.
Crime increase prompts call for stronger police presence
An increase in property crime in Welcome Bay has sparked calls for extra police resources.
Claire Trevett: What's eating Simon Bridges?
OPINION: There is method to Bridges' madness, but his colleagues may not agree.
'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparison
Act's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.
Green light for new ratepayers group: 'So we can have a voice'
The Lakes residents will now have a unified voice.
Bargain hunting: Tauranga Rotary Book Sale offers 'huge variety'
The annual Rotary Tauranga book sale is on from March 5-7.
More than $640,000 given to Bay of Plenty groups
The total granted New Zealand wide was $4,575,163 to 277 organisations.
Top triathletes back in action for Ironman
This year's event will have a distinct Kiwi feel due to the Covid-19 border restrictions.
Wharekura students 'walk in both worlds'
Bay of Plenty's wharekura achieved some pleasing results in NCEA scholarship exams.
'Easy money': Unlocked cars targeted as property thefts surge
Police say there has been an upswing in property theft from cars in the past six months.
Stephanie Worsop: Trampoline injuries raise questions about cotton wool kids
Opinion: Kids may be shielded from more dangers but are they learning risk management?
Shuffle-up set for Pāpāmoa to Mount Maunganui enrolment zone
School zoning is set to change in the Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui area.
Fatal motorcycle crash victim named - police seek vehicle in relation
The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened on Sunday.
'We didn't want to rush': Papamoa Surf Club just months from completion
It is hoped the club would be fully complete and operational by mid-March.
Locals want 'frustrating' visitors to closed Ōmanawa Falls trespassed
Dozens of people are continuing to enter Omanawa Falls park despite the danger.
'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
Motorcyclist killed in Mount Maunganui crash named
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Tauranga youngster impresses at NZ Motocross Champs
The second round of the championships was held in Rotorua on Sunday.
Oceans 21 opportunity for next generation to shine
The event will be held over four days at Mount Maunganui's Main Beach.
McLaren Falls Rd murder accused identity remains suppressed
A Bay of Plenty man is heading to trial after denying murdering another man in Omanawa.
Letters: An exciting time for arts in Tauranga
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Proposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.
No vacancies: No World Cup semifinal for Bay Oval
Available accommodation in March 2022 has provided a sticky wicket for the World Cup.
Sitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass rates
Testing challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.
Our high motorcycle death toll and how it could be lowered
Bay of Plenty motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider-safety talks.