
'You've got to have faith': Tauranga librarian helping city's most vulnerable
"It's rewarding to see that you can help people who really are very vulnerable."
"It's rewarding to see that you can help people who really are very vulnerable."
A 30-day challenge is helping guide people keen to clear out their homes.
The Port's ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived in parts from Ireland in mid-February.
Remote learning comes with various challenges, but teachers are charging on.
"Local authorities play a critical role ... we must keep essential services running."
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.
The Government announced a $3.1b tax relief package for small and medium sized businesses.
"I know it's had an impact on all business but ... it's just been a real disaster for us."
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Powell was asking the government to start the process of a staged move out of lockdown.
"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."
Fire crews and St John attended both incidents.
The best-case scenario was the unemployment rate could climb to 13.5 per cent.
"I will be crossing my fingers, my toes ... until they finally land in Auckland."
Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.
Tauranga city leaders have voted for Government help to keep economy going.
"It is reminding people of how important food production is to our country."
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'
There are 41 confirmed and probable cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB and 16 in Lakes.
More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.
It may feel as though the couch has its own gravitational pull but you can resist.
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."
The national case tally went up today but the Lakes and Bay of Plenty tallies didn't.
"At first I thought 'how's this going to go?' But it's actually been quite good."
"In some instances, matters of concern ... have been raised ..."
Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.
"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."