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Western Bay council says unvaccinated people can use pools, libraries at orange - Tauranga undecided
Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō councils still deciding facilities approach.
Pāpāmoa school shut down - staff, students 'close contacts'
"The school is now closed for logistical reasons."
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Tenants' behaviour needs a code of conduct
Intensification in our towns and cities will change our residential settings.
Local Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council plan
Tauranga City Council looks to Australia for water conservation tips.
'Really confusing': Bay businesses brace for new traffic light system
One hospitality owner says the sector has been rushed into bracing for Orange.
'Sledgehammer approach': Developers slam Plan Change 27 as hearing begins
'Time, dollars, frustration, resources – not what's needed or required.'
'Dignity': Bridges praised for supporting new leader Luxon
National identities in Bay react to Simon Bridges' withdrawal from the leadership race.
Bay reaches 90 per cent milestone for first doses
Bay of Plenty DHB reaches important milestone
Orange decision a 'relief' for Tauranga businesses
Tauranga business and community leaders reaction to the government's traffic light system
'Huge relief': Stalled multimillion-dollar SH2 cycleway back on track
The new plans involve a new clip-on bridge and controlled crossing on SH2.
'Wastewater overflows into streets': Dire warning over new housing law
Privacy and access to sunlight for neighbours are just some of many 'significant concerns'
Local Focus: Emergency services descending on Pāpāmoa letterboxes
Pāpāmoa emergency services prepare for a massive night of drive-by donations.
'A retro revival': How vinyl has made a comeback for all generations
It's not just older folk who enjoy crate digging, but school kids too.
Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
'Tourism 'kneecapped': Seymour hits out over border re-opening plan
But Labour MP says Government wanted to avoid flip-flopping between restrictions.
Stress of crash with dog factor in death: coroner
Crash victim had severe coronary artery disease and died at hospital soon after collision.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Generous donation sees Foodbank expand
Form Building & Developments deliver last-minute help out of the goodness of their hearts.
Backing Bridges: National supporters have their say
Tauranga MP the first candidate to confirm an intention to run in the race next Tuesday.
90% by Christmas? How the Bay's vaccination rate is tracking
The DHB predicts the region will reach the 90 per cent first-dose target next week.
Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
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All Te Puna School students now 'potentially at risk' of Covid-19
A fifth school in Tauranga has also reported a positive Covid-19 case.
Tauranga's waterfront fireworks canned due to Covid uncertainty
Uncertainty caused by the spread of Covid-19 has led to another major event cancellation.
After Dark Festival looking for artists to make Tauranga shine
Tauranga's new light festival on the lookout for artists and creatives.
Constable had sex with women he picked up on the beat
Officer resigned before employment investigation was finished.
Jo Raphael: There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Kiwis to fly home
OPINION: It's about time a plan was in place to open our borders.
Three students test positive at two Bay of Plenty schools, one volunteer at another
Parents were advised of the positive cases via email.
'It's an early Christmas present': Travel industry reacts to end of MIQ
Travel agent says the news is like "the end of a war" but tourism operators are cautious.
Tauranga students tests positive for Covid, third of school stays home
Parents were advised of the positive cases via email.
'Absolutely heartwarming': Woman helped by foodbank gives back
'I always thought one day I'd like to give back'.
Principals disappointed to be excluded from Government counselling initiative
One principal said 'another inequitable decision' had been made by Government.