GO LOCAL! Why is it important?
We hit the streets to find out how and why Tauranga residents are supporting local.
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Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.
Rescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure Island
A person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.
Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.
Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week
More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.
Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation
Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.
Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can
Supporting local business is more than backing a business owner, it's helps a community.
'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.
Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.
Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB has risen from six to 10 in 24 hours.
Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents
Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.
Facing lockdown away from family in NZ
But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.
Three Baywide teams chasing the last finals spot
And there'll be plenty of interest in the top of the table clash between Cadets and Mount.
'Mount club ... They're very, very hard to beat'
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa expected to win titles.
Bay Oval to host top teams at Women's Cricket World Cup
The Bay of Plenty's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 schedule has been released.
Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.
NZ Beach Tour Final good preparation for Continental Cup
With just days in between tournaments, athletes won't have much time to rest.
Young drivers with a family racing pedigree grab honours
There were plenty of familiar last names taking out events at the Mount at the weekend.
Strong field to turn out for New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour finals
And there's a good chance of seeing local beach volleyballers in the finals.
Ana Moceyawa: Wrestling for the biggest fight of her life
And she's ready to fight.
Mount wins Oceans trophy, Talitha McEwan adds to her success
Young athletes battle rough conditions in the water during competition.
Player's second century in Versatile Tauranga Williams Cup
Cadets have held on to the lead in the competition standings with 31 points.
Local Focus: Future lifeguards in the making
Oceans’ 20 comp takes over Mount Maunganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wetland, parkland or stormwater drain? Trouble in paradise
There’s a storm brewing along the waterways of Pāpāmoa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay player wants to stay ready and catch the eyes of key NRL coaches
The Brisbane Broncos Hub will help develop the Bay's budding league players.
Lake Taupō and Te Puke face must-win matches
And there are only a few points between them.
Controversial city projects suffer $499,000 budget blowout
Overspends revealed for Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka and Durham St.
Ratepayers foot bill for $7000 spelling mistake
A Mount business leader says there is "no excuse" for the error.
Sam Waddell: 'I've become the youngest champion at 22'
And the previous youngest was his dad when he won at 27.
What does rising minimum wage mean?
How a higher minimum wage affects employees and business owners across the Bay.
Mount Maunganui to host prestigious bowls tournament
New Zealand's stars of bowls head to Tauranga for national fours champs.
Cody Cooper leads the MX1 class into Rotorua round
After Rotorua, the series moves to Hawke's Bay and Taupō.