Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
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No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3
Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.
'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown
Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,
Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands
It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin
‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead
Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wet weekend ahead: Showers and thunderstorms on the way
"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."
Principals welcome school at alert level 3 - with caution
Bay school leaders say guidance from the Ministry of Education will be needed.
'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
Gibson out-runs lockdown
The threat of lockdown and older rivals proved no barrier to Hunter Gibson.
Learning in lockdown: 1m Kiwi kids start screen lessons today - are parents ready?
A million Kiwi kids start learning online today in which could be a 'game-changer'.
'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.
Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'
They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."
Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic
Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.
Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary
"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."
Local Focus: $150,000 “gone” says Tauranga butcher Doug Jarvis
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds
"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.
Local Focus: $150,000 'gone', says Tauranga butcher
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air..
Local Focus: Giving birth in Level 4 lockdown
Nathan and Leonie learned online how to give birth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Desperately tired': First positive Tauranga case describes virus
The patient has now returned home.
Local Focus: New babies don't wait for lockdown to end
Nathan and Leonie learned online how to give birth. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
Driveway Diva: Tina Turner impersonator wows neighbours
Did you catch sight of Welcome Bay's Tina Turner?
Bridges defends Wellington-to-Tauranga commute
Opposition leader commutes to Parliament from Tauranga home during Covid-19 lockdown.
'It's huge': Bereaved families unable to farewell loved ones
Funerals gatherings will not allowed during lockdown.
'We just feel so helpless': Stranded Bay residents trapped in India amid Covid 19 crisis
An Aucklander stuck in India says he wants the NZ government to take urgent action.