'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.
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Planning for the region's Covid-19 response began back in early January.
'We've got to look after our people'
Pockets of the Bay of Plenty are taking measures into their own hands.
Covid-19 testing centre to move from racecourse to Baypark
The testing centre is on the move.
Let's get physical! With physical distance, of course
Gyms are turning from packed studios to virtual classes.
Local Focus: Modern Forager bridges gap between growers and customers
New website gives hope to regional growers. Made with finding from NZ On Air.
Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
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Stranded Kiwi couple in India living off rationed bananas
A Waihī Beach couple have been stranded in a hotel room in India for nearly a fortnight.
Matapihi Bridge Walkway closes until further notice
The Tauranga City Council announced that the closure was to stop the spread of Covid-19.
'A few frayed edges': How Tauranga charities are coping with Covid-19
'About six months worth of change in about a week.'
Tenby Powell warning residents to keep one eye on the roads
People have been seen driving recklessly in Tauranga, mayor Tenby Powell said.
New Civil Defence helpline set up for Bay of Plenty
New number launched to help people in isolation.
Kindness diaries: Plumbers ease city pressure
Not enough work to keep busy, so plumbers help out others.
'Completely unacceptable': Pak'n Save worker spat on by customer
"It is completely unacceptable to treat our hard-working team this way."
Cooking oil the culprit of Tauranga Harbour spill
The oil turned out to be mainly of the cooking kind.
Coronavirus lockdown taken too lightly: Health advocates
Not heeding lockdown and not staying in your bubble rules puts the community at risk.
Las Vegas man breaks leg and spends three weeks in motel
A Las Vegas couple want to say thanks after he broke his leg and they prepare to fly home.
Large fire sends smoke clouds across the city
People could see the smoke from "a very long way away".
Litres of oily sludge spills into Tauranga Harbour
The sludge discharged from a tanker truck, with some of it entering the water.
Bay of Plenty holiday hotspot bans visitors, tourists
Residents have taken it upon themselves to keep their community safe.
Urgent call for educators for children of essential workers
Educators would be paid weekly and supported by Edubase.
'If the virus hit, it would wipe us out': Island community take lockdown a step up
The drive behind the dedicated volunteers was to "keep our small island community safe".
Fears family violence will spike but motels could offer haven
Women and children at risk from family violence may be able to stay in motels.
Pāpāmoa woman in 'shock' after four car wheels stolen
"Why couldn't they have just taken the tyres they would have been a lot easier to replace"
'Lockdown warriors': Bay woman in Slovakia lockdown uses art to survive
Rose Palmer has now been trapped in the central European country for 17 days.
Police release name of woman killed in SH2 crash
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the 8.25pm crash on Wednesday.
'The goal is to end homelessness' - Awhina House marks birthday
Awhina House helps Tauranga's homeless women get back on their feet.
Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB has risen from six to 10 in 24 hours.
Truck hits large fallen tree on highway
The crash was on State Highway 33 between Maniatutu Rd and Allport Rd.
'Most health care workers in the front line are fairly worried'
While most have been forced into lockdown, some are still serving their community.
People ignore restrictions, visit Mauao, playgrounds
Police flex their judicial muscle as people ignore self-isolation rules.
'Staying connected' key to mental wellbeing
Health officials are urging people to 'stay connected' during the Covid-19 lockdown.
'This is war': Bay of Plenty mayor calls on army
"What I'm doing is doing what any good commander would be doing."