Latest from Tauranga

'Increased workloads' and 'stress': 123 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down

The deadline for DHB staff to have received their first dose was Monday.

Kiwis get a look at longest partial lunar eclipse visible in NZ for 800 years

The moon's face was 97 per cent covered by the deepest part of the Earth's shadow.

Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest

Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.

The growing list of schools dealing with Covid cases

The approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.

Epsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19

EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.

A 'wake-up call': What confirmed Covid cases mean for Tauranga

One case was in Tauranga and one was in Mount Maunganui.

Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM

As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.

Local Focus: Bay bus network refresh rolls out

New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.

Parents left 'hanging' as preschool shuts due to vaccine mandate

Preschool owner: 'We can [no] longer operate under these current conditions.'

Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores

It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.

$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'

Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.

Iwi, government partners on apartments for Tauranga homeless

Ngāi Te Rangi Tauranga has bought apartments to house some of the city's most vulnerable.

Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model

Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.

'Incredibly worrying': Intermediate principals plead for school counsellors

There is a 'worrying number of young people with serious mental health worries".

'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son

The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.

'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate

Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.