Teddy bear hunts keep families entertained
Communities in Bay of Plenty have found a way to keep kids entertained during lock down.
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Stuck in China and still studying NCEA
An international student is finding normal in a time of uncertainty through school.
'Ghost town': City's congestion vanishes as lockdown begins
One usually congested road was eight times quicker than usual - can you guess which?
'Invisible enemy': Mayor calls for calm as city adjusts to lockdown
A Civil Defence emergency operations centre has been set up in Tauranga.
Local Focus: Tumbleweeds on the streets of Tauranga
Residents following the two-meter rule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tumbleweeds on the streets of Tauranga
Residents following the two-meter rule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New Tauranga port measures for urgent cargo
"Our focus is to ensure vital food, medical and other supplies can keep moving".
Juliet Rowan: Eerie silence hangs over Tauranga streets
"It is surreal seeing our bustling seaside paradise reduced to a ghost town."
Cancelled order sees eggs in many baskets
Baking business gifts ingredients to people in need.
Letter: Being kind making the most of the situation
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
No, you can't go fishing in the coronavirus lockdown
People urged to act as though they have Covid-19 to avoid the spread of it.
State of national emergency declared
Mayor Tenby Powell says Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty are prepared for Covid-19.
Covid-19 jobs: Urgent push for health, grocery supply workers
Plus: Panic buying prompts suburban supermarket to hire 16 people in a week
One person dead after crash near Aongatete
The circumstances of the crash would be investigated.
Local Focus: Mayor says the next four weeks are going to be a challenge for everybody
Take self-isolation, two-metre rule seriously. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor says the next four weeks are going to be a challenge for everybody
Take self-isolation, two-meter rule seriously. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
U-turn: Council reverses decision to keep Mauao open
Facebook was abuzz with debate last night about whether the track should remain open.
Principal talks lockdown: 'It's not 'school at home'
Parents and caregivers will have their own employment stresses to juggle.
David Beck: It's crucial Covid-19 pandemic isn't followed by a mental health pandemic
COMMENT: The fear of isolation is real but we can get through it together.
From the Editor: Together, we can do this
Our lives have been turned upside down, and inside out.
'The world has changed': Tauranga council slashes proposed rates rise
"This is going to give us the greatest flexibility."
Drive-in Covid-19 triage centre opens in Tauranga
The triage centre will assess people with acute respiratory illnesses or flu symptoms.
Bay of Plenty GPs using technology in lockdown
The aim was to reduce the number of people physically entering general practices.
'I made a mistake': Tauranga mayor told to apologise for 'outburst'
"It is not something I've witnessed before in my years in local government."
Tauranga dairy's DIY hack for battling coronavirus
"I thought, maybe this plastic would help."
Covid-19: Mayor's plea, chamber's 'critical' call
"Though we're making history for negative reasons, it is critical we stop the spread."
Construction boom: Industry creates $349m and 3000-plus jobs
The construction industry has created more than 3000 jobs in the sub-region in 10 years.
'The world has changed': Tauranga rate rise to be reconsidered
'The Government is expecting everyone to do their piece.'
Councils adjust services, facilities
Local government agencies are quickly adapting to the new measures announced today.
Local Focus: Tahuwhakatiki Marae introduces new greetings
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New greetings on the marae
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pāpāmoa Plaza Flight Centre to close, jobs lost
"In the end, we were left with no choice."
Passengers of cruise with confirmed coronavirus case spent day in Tauranga
The businesses and public spaces visited by passengers are unknown.