Twenty-two new cases in the Bay, 4 in Lakes over last two days, new locations of interest
Several new close contact locations of interest have also been released.
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Person trapped after crash on SH2
Fire crews with extraction equipment sent to single-vehicle crash.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
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The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
Nineteen new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty, new locations of interest
New locations of interest have also been revealed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
The secret to long life according to a 100-year-old Tauranga woman
Ione Murray turned 100 this month, and is determined to reach 101.
New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer
11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.
'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion
Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled
Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand
Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".
'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community
Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.
'I couldn't have done it without her': Keith Carter awarded Queen's Service Medal
Keith says his wife deserved the award as much as he did.
RSA closed after members test positive
Venue's closure until January 5 ruins plans for event to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on rising Tauranga rents
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber
'Extremely concerning': Nearly 100 drink-drivers caught each month in Tauranga, Western Bay
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty drink driving figures concerning reading.
'Tide has turned' for Tauranga CBD as new businesses, developments surge
There are now currently 166 vacant spaces compared with 281 in 2019, data shows.
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.
Support from 'exceptional' lawyers secret to new judge's appointment
Judge Taryn Bailey is a familiar face around courts in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on Shane 'Kiwi' Martin and 501s
Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
Rising rents: Big-budget Aucklanders add heat to Bay market
A landlord says some priced-out local renters are moving to motels and campgrounds.
'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays
The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.
Covid 'not taking a holiday': Warning for summer hotspots
'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.
'A real shame': Great white sharks wash up on beach near Waihī
MPI staff spotted the sharks while patrolling for netting activity.
'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign
"It really is that saying of treating others as you expect to be treated -" Retail NZ
Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes
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Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
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Police trying to locate person following 'serious incident' in Mount Maunganui
Cordons were in place around the Bedford Pl area of the Tauranga suburb.
'I woke up and screamed my head off': Christmas crash survivor's 56-hour ordeal
Gregg Shaw shares his incredible story of survival.
'Devastating' Christmas Eve Christmas light theft puts dampener on day
A family has been building it's light collection for nine years, now half of it is gone.
Staycations, books, bars and beaches: The ultimate guide to a Bay of Plenty summer
Information and opinion: Staycations, beach reads, fish and chips, best bars, and events.