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'We've been here before': No panic as rugby final disrupted by lockdown

The Baywide Premier men's final has been postponed from August 21.

Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away

OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.

Struggling families urged to get help as lockdown bites into finances

You can still earn good money and struggle with your finances.

Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3

With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.

'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man

The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.

Proposed rates freeze amid lockdown 'unlikely' to benefit businesses

Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance says the council needs to "cut its cloth".

GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout

The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets

Face mask businesses respond to spike in demand

Tauranga businesses are responding to a steady demand for reusable masks.

Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100

Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.

Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear

OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.

Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads

The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.

Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed

A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.

Delta lockdown: Keeping mental health in check 'vital', doctor says

An expert says we need to pay special attention to our own and others' mental health.

How Tauranga's religious communities work during lockdown

Tauranga religious communities have turned to Zoom, phone calls and other technology.

Parts of Tauranga 'sinking' as councillor calls for greater information access

Areas built on old river beds are among the areas of Tauranga now sinking.

Exclusive: The rise, and demise, of Todd Muller's political career and what's next

Todd Muller talks about quitting politics and what he really thinks of Simon Bridges.

Some migrants 'are unheard': Nina Payne launches new book

The book consists of 12 stories of migrants from eight different countries.

Some Tauranga and Western Bay council services shut

Tauranga and Western Bay councils have closed some services during the lockdown.