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Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands

It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.

Large pod of orca spotted in Tauranga Harbour

It appeared the pod had been moving east down the coast.

No new cases, Anzac weekend restrictions

The total number of cases for the region is 47.

Air New Zealand to provide essential Tauranga flights

"It is the only air traffic we will have."

New trustees join the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust board

All three new trustees come with a raft past experience.

Cautious Tauranga schools 'step up' for Covid 19 level 3

Tauranga's principals are being pragmatic about students returning to school next week.

Letters: Every revenue option needs to be considered

Readers have their say.

Covid 19: Tauranga and Rotorua retailers 'hurting'

Bay retailers say they back the Government's decision to easing of the lockdown slowly.

Tauranga council signs off $900K Covid 19 relief package

The package includes up to $100,000 for hardship-based relief from some council fees.

Lockdown lift a relief for some but others want faster change

Only option for recovery is to 'trade our way out of it', says Bay leader.

Two DHB staff, one patient have Covid-19

There were no new cases in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes regions

Sulphur spill closes major highway

Emergency services were working to clean up the spill.

Covid-19: Tauranga business leaders hope for lockdown end

'If the restrictions are relaxed, it is in everyone's best interests we adhere to them.'

Covid-19: The fate of local sport

Bay of Plenty sporting organisations must accept there will be changes post-lockdown.

Construction an 'important cog in economic wheel'

Building businesses can start work again but with strict hygiene measures in place.

No new Bay of Plenty Covid-19 cases

A nurse from Tauranga Hospital's adult mental health unit is recovering at home.

Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19

New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.

Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin

'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.