Covid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their work
Some new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.
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Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Surge of Covid cases at border, double those in the community
Majority of cases popping up at the border are the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years
Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.
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"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm
'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'
G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak
Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Local Focus: Radio Control Car Club roars into 2022
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
'The spread of misinformation': Why Māori vaccination rates have been slower
An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.
'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
'Unprecedented highs' see value of building consents soar
The biggest consent issued was nearly $29m for the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa.
Kiwi tourists spend nearly $80m more in Bay than pre-Covid
Retail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.
Clarke Gayford sorry for 'confusion' after claim he tried to get mate rapid test
Gayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.
'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application
More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.
Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar
During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"
'They are grieving': Crash survivor speaks to killed driver's family
Dan Woolley said he has no hard feelings against the driver who came hurtling towards him.
Revealed: The number of times New Zealand Defence Force staff tested positive for illegal drugs
The number who tested positive for which class of drug, and their penalty, are revealed.
Locations of interest: Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA listed
Anyone at the Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA on January 5 should self-isolate immediately.
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
Police seek help in identifying man after water incident at Omanu Beach
St John said two vehicles attended and the person was taken to Tauranga Hospital.
Big summer festival turns away punters with fake vaccine passes
There were some delays as demand overpowered the Wi-Fi capacity in Wānaka.
'It's normal to feel irked or sad': Advice on beating back to work blues
A Bay life coach shares top tips on how people can manage stress as they return to work.
'Māori servicing Māori' touted as key in soaring Bay iwi vaccination rates
Iwi leader says: "We know how to reach our people."
Revealed: Full line-up of all players for T20 Black Clash
The latest member has been revealed completing the full line-up for both teams.
'Just let it happen': Kiwis urged to accept Covid-19 and get on with life
Rotorua ex-pat in Sydney: 'It almost has to run free for anyone to ever be free'.
More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Police called in after Covid-positive person leaves self-isolation
It isn't yet clear what locations of interest may spawn from the person's travels.
10,000 people a day on coastline, lifeguards say holiday toll 'horrifying'
A man also died after getting into difficulty in the water at Mount Maunganui yesterday.
'Slow down': Fatal Christmas Eve crash survivor shares harrowing details
Watch: Daniel Woolley is urging drivers to slow down after a crash that changed his life.
One dead after water-related incident in Mount Maunganui
Beachgoers and lifeguards bring struggling swimmers to shore.