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COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.
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'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
Felling of healthy trees 'vandalism', says neighbour
'This tree had given us great pleasure over the years.'
PM meets Tauranga apprentice hired in work scheme
While in the Bay, the Prime Minister decided to drop in and meet Jake Alder.
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
PM keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis
Jacinda Ardern is keen to create kiwifruit career pathways for Kiwis who need jobs.
Wastewater Programme confirmed for transitional housing site
Council looking for ways to mitigate the impact of losing transitional housing sites.
National Party leader Todd Muller has minor surgery
It comes as the Prime Minister was busy in his own Bay of Plenty territory.
Letters: TCC should shelve potential Elizabeth St changes
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash near Whakatāne
One person died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
New sense of freedom as Tauranga settles into level 1
Today marks the start of alert level 1.
New jobs scheme for at risk young people in the Bay launched
The Government is providing funding to help at-risk Bay of Plenty youth find jobs.
We can all be proud we crushed Covid-19
New Zealand is the envy of the rest of the world, says Scott Inglis.
Cricketer on Black Lives Matter: I acted when I was abused in NZ
Jofra Archer says he always been an advocate of speaking out against inequality.
Dance floors and 'proper' funerals to come back at level 1
What else will level 1 mean for you?
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
Go Local! Coffee Nexus app a coincidental solution to a common problem
Saekye Oh built the app to order coffee on his way to work and avoid waiting in line.
Bay businesses brace for move to alert level one
More Bay businesses can now access the Government's wage subsidy scheme.
Police investigating Gate Pa car fire
It was not clear whether it was suspicious at this stage.
Helping Hand: Almost $250,000 to local sport
More than 80 BOP sporting organisations have dipped into the Community Resilience Fund.
Local food charities benefit from $1 million supermarket donation
Most of the donation was to go to 35 different food welfare and rescue charities.
Staggering drop in Tauranga cold and flu cases
Health professionals are noticing a historically quiet start to the cold and flu season.
From the chief executive: Roading major obstacle to recovery says CEO Mark Wynne
'It's time to invest in the growth of our region and build towards economic recovery.'
$5 prescription fee too much for some - pharmacists
"The harsh reality is that for some the low cost of $5 for a prescription is $5 too much."
One dead after motorbike, car crash near Whakatāne
White Pine Bush Rd (SH2) was closed after the crash at 6.20pm yesterday.
From the chief executive: Infrastructure investment needed - Tauranga Port CEO
View from the top: Red tape should not delay investment.
Tourism leaders say collaboration, domestic travel key
View from the top: "We need Kiwis to explore their own backyard."
From the chief executive: International education industry key to economic recovery
View from the top: Fourie says our region won't benefit from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Brrrr...! Heavy snow closes roads as wintry blast moves up country
There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?
Disability parking abusers 'selfish and arrogant'
People parking where they shouldn't are affecting those with less mobility.
Convicted Tauranga arsonist sentenced next month
A Bay man has admitted setting fire to a heat pump at a police station and other charges.
From the chief executive: Innovation and upskilling key to recovery says NZ Avocado CEO
View from the top: Horticulture well-positioned to help lead NZ out of Covid-19.