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David Beck: It's crucial Covid-19 pandemic isn't followed by a mental health pandemic

COMMENT: The fear of isolation is real but we can get through it together.

From the Editor: Together, we can do this

Our lives have been turned upside down, and inside out.

'The world has changed': Tauranga council slashes proposed rates rise

"This is going to give us the greatest flexibility."

Drive-in Covid-19 triage centre opens in Tauranga

The triage centre will assess people with acute respiratory illnesses or flu symptoms.

Bay of Plenty GPs using technology in lockdown

The aim was to reduce the number of people physically entering general practices.

'I made a mistake': Tauranga mayor told to apologise for 'outburst'

"It is not something I've witnessed before in my years in local government."

Tauranga water restrictions lifted

Households can now return to normal water use.

Tauranga dairy's DIY hack for battling coronavirus

"I thought, maybe this plastic would help."

Covid-19: Mayor's plea, chamber's 'critical' call

"Though we're making history for negative reasons, it is critical we stop the spread."

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.

We will ride out this storm in unity

Times are tough but we will all get through.

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.

Bus services, libraries, radio: What's closed in the Bay of Plenty

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'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.

Tauranga man with coronavirus flew from United States

Details have now emerged.

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."