'Desperately tired': First positive Tauranga case describes virus
The patient has now returned home.
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Horticulture sector 'lifeline' for workers as demand grows
New Zealand's horticulture sector is helping to keep people in jobs.
Grave fears held for missing man Julian Varley
Police are appealing for information about missing man Western Bay man Julian Varley.
Transport Agency issues safe travel reminder
Take extra care on the roads this Easter break urges the NZ Transport Agency.
Number of Bay of Plenty Covid-19 cases rise
New Zealand's total number of recorded cases was 1160.
Covid 19 coronavirus: One new case, one in hospital in Bay of Plenty
New Zealand has 67 new Covid-19 cases with a total of 1106.
Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can
Supporting local business is more than backing a business owner, it's helps a community.
'It's huge': Bereaved families unable to farewell loved ones
Funerals gatherings will not allowed during lockdown.
Two new Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty
A regional breakdown of the new Covid-19 cases in the Bay.
Contact tracing at forefront of fight against pandemic
More than 700 Covid-19 cases are being traced in a single day in New Zealand.
Regional update: Two new Bay of Plenty cases today
A regional breakdown of the new Covid-19 cases in the Bay.
Lockdown: 'It's almost like we have been planning for this'
From Mōtītī Island to Ohakana in Whakatāne, how has life changed?
Unexpected joys in lockdown life for hard-at-work Bay MPs
YouTube, solitary confinement, trampolining - how Bay MPs are staying sane at home.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Latest numbers for region
Daily update on Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
Neighbourhood Support inundated with inquiries since lockdown
Neighbourhood Support is urging people to sign up to help connect with their neighbours.
'It is the worst illness I have ever experienced': Bay Covid-19 victim calls out rule breakers
Jasmine Manwell has been living in a tent on her Omokoroa property for 10 days.
'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.
Let's get physical! With physical distance, of course
Gyms are turning from packed studios to virtual classes.
Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.
New Civil Defence helpline set up for Bay of Plenty
New number launched to help people in isolation.
'Completely unacceptable': Pak'n Save worker spat on by customer
"It is completely unacceptable to treat our hard-working team this way."
Coronavirus lockdown taken too lightly: Health advocates
Not heeding lockdown and not staying in your bubble rules puts the community at risk.
Bay of Plenty holiday hotspot bans visitors, tourists
Residents have taken it upon themselves to keep their community safe.
'Lockdown warriors': Bay woman in Slovakia lockdown uses art to survive
Rose Palmer has now been trapped in the central European country for 17 days.
Truck hits large fallen tree on highway
The crash was on State Highway 33 between Maniatutu Rd and Allport Rd.
Are the forests open? Stick to open spaces
Lockdown advice: Be sensible and stay safe.
Teddy bear hunts keep families entertained
Communities in Bay of Plenty have found a way to keep kids entertained during lock down.
Cancelled order sees eggs in many baskets
Baking business gifts ingredients to people in need.
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.
Covid-19 jobs: Urgent push for health, grocery supply workers
Plus: Panic buying prompts suburban supermarket to hire 16 people in a week
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.
Councils adjust services, facilities
Local government agencies are quickly adapting to the new measures announced today.
Pāpāmoa Plaza Flight Centre to close, jobs lost
"In the end, we were left with no choice."