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Bay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.
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PM: 'Rapid advice' incoming on isolation rules
Advice on how isolation rules might change for arrivals was expected shortly.
'We're out of options': Rental crisis hits families as rents up, supply down
To protect themselves, landlords are only taking on people with a perfect history.
'I cannot stop crying': Papamoa mother fears for son in Ukraine
'He asked me not to panic. He said he is strong and not afraid of the invasion.'
Customers wash dishes as 12 of 16 cafe staff self-isolate
All but four of the Tauranga cafe's are self-isolating.
Meet Flick, the little fire truck that could be yours
The origins of Flick are unknown but whoever left it at the station has a kind heart.
Local Focus: The blind women who bonded through surfing
Meet the best friends who surf together but have never seen each other.
Local Focus: Helping others helps you too
Volunteering Bay of Plenty will launch a new hub in Rotorua next month.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The show that's played an important role for 40 years
Fear and loathing of the Maori language no doubt still lurks in some mainstream media.
'People are running scared': Tourism in 'pseudo lockdown'
Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator
Winter chill: Holding out for border opening could make or break some businesses
The tourism sector is concerned visitor numbers won't rise if self-isolation rules stay.
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
Covid 19: Latest Rotorua school affected, thousands need booster urgently, DHB says
'Time is now critical to get the whole whanau vaccinated and protected together'
'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated
But some say the huge cost will be worth it.
Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps
About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.
Hedgehog, pig's head, cutlery among causes for 100+ wastewater spills
But the local council says it doesn't know how much it costs to clean up.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.
'These were normal guys': Judge sentences men in major cannabis-growing syndicate
More people tied up in a major cannabis growing syndicate have been sentenced.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Looming 'exodus': Tradies getting 30 per cent more pay in Aussie
Unvaccinated business owners are fleeing NZ to start up again overseas.
'Living in fear': Pregnant women face 'super stressful' battle to find midwives
The woman says she 'wouldn't wish the stress' of finding a midwife on anyone.
'Hurting massively': Hospitality businesses struggling under red
Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.
'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed
Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.
'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour
The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.
Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup
The day was a "roaring success".
'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned
Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.
'Pouring petrol on inflation fire': Business leaders fear minimum wage rise could be 'last straw'
But some business owners believe employers should be paying the Living Wage of $22.75.
Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users
There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.
Six60 concert news a 'blow' for fans
Some fans had babysitters booked and friends coming to stay but they will wait.
Supermarket fined after selling plastic-contaminated mince
The supermarket was mincing unsold steak when a plastic pad fell into the mincing machine.
'Anomaly': Small town's house prices leap almost 50 per cent in a month
Bay of Plenty towns hit record-high house prices.