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'We need more financial assistance': says salon owner

Small businesses face closure if the Government doesn't give them more financial support.

Covid-19: Demand for food parcels in the Bay grows

The demand for food parcels in the Bay of Plenty has soared during the lockdown.

Your guide to what will change locally from today

Some things will change, but most local rules stay the same under level 3.

'Why weren't we warned?' White Island survivors sue cruise line

Australian survivors plan to sue to cruise line for failing to warn them of the danger.

'It's been a very long 4 weeks': Bay businesses gear up to trade under alert level 3

Bay businesses prepared to resume work, but it won't be business as usual for many.

Billboards to feature small business in free initiative to boost post-lockdown restart

Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.

No new Covid-19 cases in BOP, Lakes

New Zealand's only case where the source of infection unconfirmed is in Tauranga.

Local Focus: Shrink wrap solution gives builders a head start at Level 3

Local construction firms ready to follow new guidelines. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How is coronavirus being used as domestic violence tactic?

Those on the frontline have seen a surge in violence and abuse.

Doctors urge all sore throats taken seriously

A sore throat in children could be a symptom of Covid-19 or Step A.

Mystery behind wafting foul smell revealed

The odour prompted a "highly unusual" number of complaints to local councils.

No new cases in the Bay, three-wave economic plan

It is the second day in a row the region has had no new cases.

Joy Fisher remembers Anzac family history

Joy Fisher's family has a long history of military involvement.

Bryan Gould: Bridges' leadership safe ... for now

Comment: Simon Bridges felt impelled to show that he was his own man.

New rules: How will alert level 3 impact hunters?

Tauranga hunters are being urged to be patient.

Three positive tests: Investigation into Covid 19 cases linked to hospital

Close contacts tested after staff and patient catch virus.

How you can commemorate Anzac Day in the Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to get creative.

Tauranga mayor to donate part of salary to homeless support cause

The donation follows calls for elected members to put their money where their mouth is.