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Port of Tauranga checks: Up to 6000 people face mandatory Covid tests

Anyone who visited the Port since 11.59pm on July 21 has to get tested for Covid-19.

Bay of Plenty sporting events cancelled this weekend

A number of sports events have cancelled around the Bay of Plenty due to Covid-19.

'There will be casualities': Tauranga accommodation providers brace for impact

"It is a lot harder to come back a second time."

'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors

'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'

Big changes coming for busy Bayfair roundabout

The underpass will be no more, pedestrians will have to use an SH2 crossing temporarily.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Business leaders say staying at level 2 was a 'smart decision'

Covid-19 alert level restrictions extended for 12 days

Bay of Plenty testing stations not 'necessary' at this stage

Facilities not needed despite more than 1800 people presenting for testing in two days.

Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2

Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.

'You are at the front of our minds' - BOP Civil Defence

"Before this current resurgence we had lots of hui and debriefs so we could all learn."

Covid-19: Goodbye: Tauranga loses $59m in visitor spending

Tauranga has lost $59 million in visitor spend.

Aucklanders flock to Bay, locals flock to get tested

An itinerary of where the infected cases went while in Rotorua has also been released.

Kids dragged through the mud - and happy about it

Muddy, messy and lots of smiles.

Drama students picked among best in NZ in Shakespeare comp

Students were had to submit their performance entries by video due to Covid-19 measures.

Woman appears in court for sneaking on to isolation hotel

A woman has appeared in the court after sneaking on to the Sudima Hotel premises.

'Devil in the detail': Parking fears over $45m Cameron Rd project

As the saying goes, you need to crack some eggs to create a great omelette.

'Dramatic increase': Estimated 900 people tested for Covid in BOP yesterday

Incident Controller Dr Joe Bourne said there was a "dramatic increase".

New initiative an opportunity to kickstart Māori-led export sector

The global bio active ingredient market is expected to reach $51.71 billion USD by 2024.

'Absolutely crazy': Masks fly off shelves, lines out the door

"We are running around like bees in a bottle at the moment."