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Covid 19 coronavirus: School buses to return, but not everyone's happy

"Bus lists must be maintained for contact tracing purposes."

Sinister twist: Bullet holes found in missing dad-of-two's car

Police have serious concerns for Julian Varley, who has not been seen since January.

'Back to normal', nearly: Tauranga in level 2

'It's the first thing of life being back to normal for us.'

Disability and ambulance services get needed 'shot in the arm'

Healthcare was one of the biggest winners in the 2020 Budget.

Local Focus: Mauao reopens to the public

“It was like a three-hour therapy session.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Good and bad news for Tauranga's tourism, hospitality and event sectors

Will the Budget save Tauranga's hospitality, events and tourism sectors?

Local Focus: Mauao reopens to the public

"It was like a three-hour therapy session." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga RSA servicing city's homeless

Those needing homes are "as happy as sand boys" at the RSA.

Live: Malls bustling as Tauranga embraces level 2

Mauao opens with 'Covid-19 high-risk area' warning - will it deter walkers?

Will Johnston: We're tuned into the community

COMMENT: A simple note on a window made my week.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Hundreds of Bay of Plenty people left in elective surgery limbo

It could be some time before BOPDHB is able to clear the backlog of elective surgeries.

Businesses eager to get trading in level 2

But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.

Budget 2020: Bay of Plenty leaders reveal funding wishlists

"It's time to get moving" and kick-start trading, regional council chair Doug Leeder says.

Budget wishlist: Hopes high for big transport spend in Western Bay

Regional councillor Lyall Thurston hopes there will be 'a substantial focus on transport'.

Budget 2020 wishlist: School principals want funding maintained

Principals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.

Covid 19 highlights healthcare funding gap priorities, advocates say

Bay health leaders share their wishlists for this week's Budget announcements.

Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief

Massive business support is being sought from government.

Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2

Not a party but pub owners want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.