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Covid 19 coronavirus: Hundreds of Bay of Plenty people left in elective surgery limbo
It could be some time before BOPDHB is able to clear the backlog of elective surgeries.
Businesses eager to get trading in level 2
But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.
Budget 2020: Bay of Plenty leaders reveal funding wishlists
"It's time to get moving" and kick-start trading, regional council chair Doug Leeder says.
Budget wishlist: Hopes high for big transport spend in Western Bay
Regional councillor Lyall Thurston hopes there will be 'a substantial focus on transport'.
Budget 2020 wishlist: School principals want funding maintained
Principals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.
Covid 19 highlights healthcare funding gap priorities, advocates say
Bay health leaders share their wishlists for this week's Budget announcements.
Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief
Massive business support is being sought from government.
Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2
Not a party but pub owners want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2
Not a party but landlords want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foodbanks and commercial kitchens to the rescue
Fresh veg and restaurant quality food for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foodbanks and commercial kitchens to the rescue
Fresh veg and restaurant quality food for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Driver critical after single-vehicle crash in Aongatete
The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash in Tauranga Hospital.
'Doesn't seem fair at all': Dairies oppose vaping restrictions
"The costs for running a small business are already very hard."
Credit to PM for leading nation through Covid-19 pandemic
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Well-involved garage fire in Ōmokoroa, car destroyed
Fire crews battled a well-involved garage fire in Omokoroa.
Barber Karl ready to operate unlike he's had to before
After a long six weeks, Tauranga's businesses are eager to open under alert level 2.
Tourism campaign 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Bay tourism operators react to Tourism Bay of Plenty's campaign.
Jobseeker numbers surge in Bay of Plenty
"And we are also seeing a lot of domestic violence because the dad has lost their job."
Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding
Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.
'Man of great mana': Bay of Plenty Rugby pays tribute to coaching great George Simpkin
'He was a man of great mana and he will be missed.'
'Being virtual has no physical barriers': Businesses explore new ways of networking
"There will definitely be a place for virtual networking" - Anne Pankhurst.
New campaign to help Bay tourism operators launches
Tourism Bay of Plenty launches new website and locals' campaign
Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2
The rules around level 2 have been revealed.
Bay of Plenty educator selected for new role with mammoth task
It was an "exciting proposition".
Letters: PM's handling of pandemic demonstrates lack of understanding
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Studying te reo Māori changes life for former Tauranga head prefect
A bright future lies ahead for Anaru Palmer.
Tauranga mayor won't look at rates freeze
Mayor says zero rates increase could jeopardise Government funding.
Malls, bars, tourism, Mauao: What level 2 means for Tauranga
Local schools, business owners, sectors and community leaders on level 2 life.
Photographer offers photo shoot for Papamoa family after fire
A Pāpāmoa couple's home was gutted, losing precious family photos.
$146m Baypark to Bayfair transport project delayed
The future shape of the project remains unclear.
Donations flow for Pāpāmoa couple after 'scary' fire destroys home
"We were worried someone was inside."
Zero covid cases great, now to fix the economy
We speak to community leaders abut the significance of the milestone and what's next.