'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
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Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops
The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.
Multiple vehicles involved in McLaren Falls serious crash
The incident took place today about 2.40pm.
Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases
There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today
Tauranga among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake
"They're happy, and seeing them happy, we feel happy," says one Lotto shop owner.
Childcare teacher tests positive for Covid
BestStart in MacDonald St in Mount Maunganui is now closed
How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues
It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?
Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise
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Gym questions officials over location of interest
A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.
'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep
Five cases have been reported in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area this summer.
'We can't carry on like this': Domestic tourism up, but not enough for some
Tauranga businesses have managed to scrape together an okay summer despite struggles.
'Brick and mortar days are done': City's last video store closes for good
After eight years, Tauranga's Travis Ross has decided to shut up shop.
Seven new Covid cases in Rotorua, eight in Bay of Plenty
Today's case numbers and locations of interest.
Thousands a month: Model predicts Bay Omicron peak case numbers
But booster shots would make a difference to the number of cases, the ministry says.
From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell
Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.
'Slow the spread': Unidentified Omicron 'almost certainly' in Bay
Health officials are asking Bay residents to mask up in public this long weekend.
Couple convicted for laundering nearly $1m of drug proceeds
Pair laundered money through their food business.
Te Puke woman's heartfelt wish to do more for Tonga
Te Puke friends have spoken to their relatives in Tonga and applaud relief efforts.
Omicron: Six cases in Tauranga, gym and KFC locations of interest
The BOPDHB says there is enough Covid-19 testing capacity in Tauranga.
Ferry trial, carpooling app coming to Tauranga
A ferry from Omokoroa to Downtown Tauranga will run for six weeks from February 16.
'Unsettling': Early childhood centre closed due to Omicron link
All people present at the centre on January 19 are being treated as close contacts.
Wrong side of the bed? Leopard seal takes a tumble at Tauranga marina
Sometimes getting out of bed is tough - just ask Taimana.
Holocaust survivor described as 'exemplary human being'
Tauranga centenarian and Holocaust survivor James Van Ameringen farewelled.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
Local leaders, expert react to Omicron cluster linked cases
It comes as a public health expert anticipates a "rapid rise" in cases in the coming weeks
Local Focus: Accessible hotspots 'a game-changer for disabled people's lives'
Tauranga City Council invests $4 million to improve access to local facilities.
Dismissed: Court refuses to release man who illegally reclaimed Tauranga Harbour from custody
Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Hopeful retailers face Omicron uncertainty
Businesses already dealing with life after lockdown are now bracing for new Covid variant.
In the red: Setting will lead 'haemorrhage' economy, business owner says
New Zealand was moved to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday.
Black Clash buzz: Streakers, raving fans, a tumbling coach
The Hot Spring Spas Black Clash T20 match saw a "sensational" end to the "buzzing" night.
Why children immunisation rates are lagging in Bay of Plenty
The health board is trying to do something to lift the rates.
Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board
There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.