Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
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Rob Rattenbury: The freedom of choice to be selfish
OPINION: Most of these people just do not like being told what to do.
Jo Raphael: Give generously to those who need it
OPINION: It's time to look ahead - Christmas is coming - Covid-19 be damned.
New BOP cases, two in Rotorua, staff at Tauranga Hospital stood down after exposure
More cases are being detected in Bay of Plenty
Pampurred cats check in and out in luxury
Many cats stay in luxe accommodation any time their fur parents head away.
Jo Raphael: Covid is here, the urgency is real
OPINION: Vigilance is more important than ever now that Covid has arrived in our patch.
Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority
We need to recognise people who are trying to do the right thing each day.
Lisa Carrington wins top accolade at sports awards night
The Bay's top sportspeople are recognised in sports awards night.
Covid cases in Tauranga, Mount: Where to get tested
There are two Covid-19 community cases in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Protest motorcade makes its way down TEL
Protesters hold up traffic in Tauranga's Eastern Link.
Protest group set to gridlock Tauranga
Tauranga is set to be gridlocked by a protest group.
'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany
OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.
Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?
The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle
OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.
Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins
Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.
Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk
OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.
'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors
There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".
'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son
The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.
'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate
Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.
It's not about 'turning off machines': Concerns about End of Life Choice Act
Several Bay of Plenty hospices will not be offering the assisted dying service.
Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'
Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.
Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?
OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Man jailed for border crossing breach
A Waikato man who crossed the Hamilton border and was found in Tauranga has been jailed.
'Like the flu on steroids': Why Covid-19 can't be treated like the flu
Doctors says the fatality rate of Covid is much higher than the flu.
Luke Kirkness: What else can we eliminate?
OPINION: We will soon need to shift our focus away from the pandemic towards other issues.
Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom
OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.
Rob Rattenbury: Facing perils of Facebook
OPINION: A closed and private Facebook group may not be as safe as you think.
Region museum-less for now, but dreams aren't over
Rotorua's museum is closed but a Tauranga campaign for one has made some progress.