Jo Raphael: The irony of red tape giving us more freedom
OPINION: Those wanting more freedom must be willing to prove their vaccination status.
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Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.
Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times
OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.
Tauranga NPC match off as rugby community pays tribute to Sean Wainui
Sean Wainui will be farewelled at a tangi at Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne on Sunday.
Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges
Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.
Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023
The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.
Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers
OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers
Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities
OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
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PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?
What is it that makes Rotorua one of the least vulnerable cities to a property downturn?
'Devastating blow': Bay Dreams cancelled, $50m summer events season 'at risk'
Bay Dreams has called off its 2022 festivals in both Mount Maunganui and Nelson.
Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'
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'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated
She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.
The best in Bay architecture recognised at awards
Three Bay of Plenty architects have won regional awards.
Ōpōtiki fatal beating victim's family speak of 'heavy hearts'
The man's injuries following the beating were not unlike those suffered in car crashes.
Luke Kirkness: How to tackle unemployment in the Bay of Plenty
Opinion: Thousands are unemployed but why not put them to good use?
'Callously left him for dead': Man jailed over fatal beating of 77-year-old
A man convicted of the manslaughter killing of an elderly man has been jailed.
Study monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areas
Whakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.
'Horrific': Iwi's fury after houses for desperate families demolished
'They set us up to fail,': Ngāi Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley.
Bay Dreams cancels festivals for 2022
The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.
The 90% Project: BayTrust offers funds to encourage vaccinations
BayTrust is looking to fund ideas that will encourage locals to roll up their sleeves.
Luke Kirkness: The truth about the Katikati case and Devonport man
Opinion: We are incredibly lucky the Katikati non-case was a team player.
Rob Rattenbury: Musings about change over a pub meal and a beer
OPINION: Dreams, plans, businesses, careers and job hopes have been shattered for many.
Lakes DHB 'prepared' after Covid-19 case in Katikati
The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.
Katikati Covid case: Locations of interest, testing, jabs - what you need to know
Locations of interest, testing sites, vaccination sites, what we know about the case.
'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' border
Infected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.
Devastated family remember 'adored' father killed in wrong-way crash
Tauranga Eastern Link fatal crash victim remembered as a friend to everybody.
No Covid case in Rotorua - DHB
But if you're worried, get vaccinated - no appointment needed.
'Look at the end game': Why one family got vaccinated
The family got vaccinated for themselves and for the wider community.
Tourism boss 'sorry' after comments on Rotorua accommodation issues cause upset
But the prospect has been met with stiff resistance and surprise from Rotorua leaders.
Lives 'torn apart' by boozed, wrong-way driver
Boozed, speeding driver was 'incredibly foolish and selfish', Judge says.