243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
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Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
'Catastrophe' brewing: Six-month wait on some building materials
Small building firms could go bust: 'It's bloody sad to see this unfolding, to be honest.'
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
'A real nightmare': Used condoms, human poo and drag racing plague Lake Rotomā residents
Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.
Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest
NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.
Man who sexually exploited an impaired woman lured her with the promise of takeaways
Judge: "The Department of Corrections is going to rule your life for the next little bit."
'Pseudo-self-isolating': Mixed bag for accommodation providers for long weekend
Some accommodation providers are reporting great bookings over Waitangi weekend.
Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
'We can only wait and hope': Locals stuck overseas react to plan to reopen borders
Locals react to the Government's border announcement.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island
The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government
OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
'If we carried on, we wouldn't last': Free food store to close
Hundreds of people who got free food from Rotorua Whakaora will have to go elsewhere.
Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions
The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away
Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.
Sisters will defend charges in relation to Tauranga boy's death
Two sisters charged over the death of a five-year-old Te Puna boy are heading to trial.
Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused
Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.
'Absolute breaking point': Midwife says shortage in the Bay is 'critical'
One midwife from Central Otago has been working in the Bay since November.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
Rotorua's shortage of rental properties at 'crisis' point
Rotorua rental market prices increase four per cent, supply drops 15 per cent in a year.
Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.
Water-related death near Whakatāne Heads, rāhui in place
Police said a man died in the incident.
Charity founders could end up on the streets as living costs rise
It comes as the annual inflation hit a 30-year high in December.
Gym questions officials over location of interest
A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.
'There is a lot of angst': First-time Mount festival adapting to red setting
Many Bay of Plenty events have been cancelled, but some are still planned to go ahead.
Man dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac Bay
Police have referred the death to the Coroner.
'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep
Three cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
'Spirit of a lion': Nahne, 32, dies after year-long cancer battle
"When it was time to go she told us ... She told us she'd had enough and to let her go."