Local Focus: New greetings on the marae
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Pāpāmoa Plaza Flight Centre to close, jobs lost
"In the end, we were left with no choice."
Passengers of cruise with confirmed coronavirus case spent day in Tauranga
The businesses and public spaces visited by passengers are unknown.
Local Focus: From suppression to leading the world, the Māori tattoo resurgence
Artists around the world ‘look towards us for guidance’. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From suppression to leading the world, the Māori tattoo resurgence
Artists around the world 'look towards us for guidance'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents
Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.
'It was stressful not knowing if I'd be able to get back in the country'
Self-isolating and social distancing - but the worst may be yet to come.
Police charge 29-year-old man after police pursuit
The pursuit started near 15th Ave and led police to Omokoroa before ending in Welcome Bay.
Man who tested positive for Covid-19 couldn't get through to helpline for 4 days
Te Mahau Kingi tested positive for the virus after returning to Auckland from London.
Where do the backpackers go while seeking isolation?
"But it shouldn't be our job to be immigration."
Tauranga tourism and hospitality industry face big Covid-19 hit
Emergency meetings were held in Tauranga this week with hospitality and tourism sectors.
Letters: Council should revisit rates raise amid coronavirus pandemic
Our readers have their say.
Coronavirus: Bay social agencies gear up to continue serving vulnerable
Some are stocking up on food, others are in lockdown.
Olympics: Windsurfer ten Have on track
But she's worried cancelled race events could impact her sporting career.
Coronavirus: How the city has responded
The nation grapples with changes as the Covid-19 response takes hold.
'I snapped': Tauranga mayor faces complaint
'I knew what I was doing. I wanted to be angry to a point but not crazy angry.'
Coronavirus: 56 New Zealanders on board cruise ship with four confirmed cases
The cruise ship visited a number of New Zealand ports.
Local Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectations
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Samantha Motion: Coronavirus has arrived, but it's the rumour-mongering that worries me
COMMENT: False information is spreading more virulently than coronavirus.
Western Bay recycling centre limits access amid Covid-19 concerns
Customers were asked not to attend the centres if they were sick.
Increased support for BOP businesses affected by Covid-19 now available
The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is expanding its resources.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on person
The incident happened about 5.50pm on Poripori Rd.
Facing lockdown away from family in NZ
But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.
Former Tauranga council officer alleges he was bullied and threatened by Bella Vista Homes' developer
Day four of the trial for the Bella Vista Homes accused has begun.
Code of conduct complaint investigated at Tauranga council
Complaint involves two elected members.
Jo Raphael: Working from home - and making the most of a bad situation
These are some strange times.
Bella Vista Homes failed development accused trial continues
The trial for those charged over Bella Vista Homes development failures entered day three.
Coronavirus: Bay business expect $500k loss, others focus on domestic market
One business is hoping the domestic market will be a saving grace.
Cancelled birthdays, no hugs: Concern for isolated seniors
'People's eightieth and ninetieth birthday celebrations are being cancelled.'
Two seriously injured in SH5 crash near Rotorua
State Highway likely to be closed for some time.
Bay of Plenty coronavirus cancellations and postponements
Your go-to list for all Bay events cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus.