Thrills, chills and cosiness: What to look out for this long weekend
Bay businesses have their fingers crossed for good weather but rain won't stop the fun.
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'It's been a long time coming.'
'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended
With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.
Tauranga tradies targeted in building site burglaries
Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment.
'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope
Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Reducing booze harm or hurting hospo? Closing time submissions heard
Eighteen groups and individuals tell the council what they think of earlier closing times.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Big weekend of events set to bring $700k economic boost
Even with Omicron looming, a public health expert says this weekend's risk is 'very small'
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season
Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.
Jo Raphael: Pests are a problem but prevention is key
OPINION: Critters are a part of this world and we have to do our best to live with them.
Revealed: Full line-up of all players for T20 Black Clash
The latest member has been revealed completing the full line-up for both teams.
'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test
The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
Mount Maunganui loosens NYE restrictions, but don't expect to party like it's 2015
The Mount used to have a wild reputation as New Year's Eve party central. But not anymore.
Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots
'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.
'Success', or 'waste of money'? How many took My Tauranga Vibe survey
"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."
'Really confusing': Bay businesses brace for new traffic light system
One hospitality owner says the sector has been rushed into bracing for Orange.
One new Covid 19 case in BOP, new locations of interest in Te Puke, Paengaroa
Today's case numbers have been revealed.
New BOP cases, two in Rotorua, staff at Tauranga Hospital stood down after exposure
More cases are being detected in Bay of Plenty
Exposure sites spanning 10 days ago released amid day of Delta disruptions
There are now seven Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB region.
Covid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB says
The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.
Bay Dreams cancels festivals for 2022
The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.
Power restored in Mount Maunganui after more than 1000 affected
The power outage began about 6.50am.
Luke Kirkness: My first vaccination went without a hitch. Here's my guide
Opinion: I got my first Covid-19 vaccination on Tuesday. Here's how you can do the same.
Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf
Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.
'A feather in our cap': Black Clash heading to Bay Oval
Last year's Black Clash in Christchurch sold out and was viewed by 1,057,000 Kiwis on TV.
Pāpāmoa man wows locals with giant mandala on sand
Those walking up Mauao were treated to a spectacular view at the weekend.
Covid testing capacity monitored in Bay after infected truckie visits
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'Test immediately': Businesses outside Auckland linked to Covid case
A bakery in Mt Maunganui and a petrol station in Tauranga were visited by a Covid case.
Jo Raphael: Welcome level 2, life in lockdown was getting too comfortable
OPINION: We mustn't let life in lockdown become too comfortable.
Excitement and stress as businesses open in level 2
More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.
Restaurants approach level 2 with hope and caution
Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.