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Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear
OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.
Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads
The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.
Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed
A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.
How Rotorua's religious communities work during lockdown
Rotorua's religious leaders speak about how they shepherd their flocks in lockdown.
'Rotorua, you are sinking': Data reveals city subsidence amid sea level rise
Cooling magma, tectonic plates and glacial shift are all factors for the land movement.
Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop
''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Supermarkets advised not to enforce mask wearing, call police instead
Compliance in the Bay of Plenty appeared to be good, on the first day of the rule.
Live: No Covid-19 in Bay, Lakes wastewater; Coromandel awaits results
Wastewater testing for Covid-19 has come back clear for areas of the Bay of Plenty.
'A punch in the face': Motels set to lose thousands in revenue
Several motel owners said they have gone from being fully booked to nearly empty.
Tears and disbelief as students' gala event cancelled
Despite the choral event being cut short, Raukura Choir still took out a big award.
Due to appear in court during lockdown? What you need to know
Here's what to do if you're due to appear in court this week.
Jo Raphael: There's no way to call 'cut' on Afghani heartbreak
OPINION: The Taliban regime has a cruel history of torture against their people.
Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions
Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.
MIQ expansion: Rotorua leader tells Govt to 'bugger off'
The mayor has also expressed her opposition to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua.
'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend
'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'
'Be upfront about it': Tauranga council to share Three Waters concerns
Pop-up community meetings are also planned to keep the community updated on Three Waters.
'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare
Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
New Steamers signings face old team in latest round
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
Latest: No Covid cases in the community as lockdown rumours scotched
Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.
'Sacred' Te Arawa and Western Bay partnership hailed
Tirity o Waitangi will underpin the new 'sacred' relationship.
'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans
A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.
Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick
The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.
Solo mum goes from 'gutter' to beachfront emergency housing
Motel owner: 'It's a supreme location, doesn't mean that it's too good for MSD people'.
Merepeka Raukawai-Tait: What Māori bring to the table
Opinion: There will be an explosion of Maori elected to local councils in the future.
Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
Environment Court rules Mōtītī reefs in need of protection
The Environment Court has ruled reefs around Mōtītī Island need protection.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.
Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change
OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.
Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?
"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.