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The arrested man is driven away by police. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness

28 May, 2020 7:00am
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Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.

Armed police have swarmed Kawerau in the hunt for the gunman. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Pursuit shootout: Police fired back at driver during chase

27 May, 2020 3:03pm
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'He nearly ran over elderly people, one man on a mobility scooter was in shock'.

Textiles Alive co-owners Debbie and John Heyworth. Photo / George Novak

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Printing company makes giant board games for families

26 May, 2020 10:22am
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The Mount Maunganui company is reducing their waste and giving to those in need.

Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell. Photo / George Novak

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Weekly $490 payment for jobless Kiwis seen as a lifeline

26 May, 2020 7:00am
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But Tauranga mayor says more economic help is needed is needed.

Rotorua Budget Advisory Service manager Pakanui Tuhura. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fund for newly jobless comes with warning

26 May, 2020 7:00am
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The multimillion-dollar scheme is for those now jobless because of the pandemic.

Brayden Wood lost an 18-month battle with leukaemia. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'We weren't planning to have a funeral' - parents remember loving teen

23 May, 2020 6:00am
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Brayden Wood, 17, suddenly lost his battle with cancer after 18 months.

Kris Cunninghame (left) and Neil Falconer can finally enjoy a cold beer at The Phoenix during level 2. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'Freedom' - Tauranga bars back to watering thirsty locals

22 May, 2020 8:00am
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Bars had a slow first day back but say the real proof would be over the weekend.

A new report says Bay of Plenty could lose 14,500 jobs and $776 million in earnings, and Rotorua could be the worst affected. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Covid 19 fallout: 14,500 jobs to go as Bay expected to take $776m hit

20 May, 2020 5:00am
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More than one in five Rotorua jobs were in the tourism sector last year.

Hope Family Funeral Services director Tony Hope says the

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'Playing with emotions': Funeral fears from decision whiplash

19 May, 2020 8:00am
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"Treating people in their most vulnerable time as sacrificial pawns."

Rotorua Primary School's Elodie Lines, 9, Taine Acton, 10, and India Rogers, 9 excited to be back. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

First day back gets A+ from schools

18 May, 2020 5:27pm
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Principals were pleasantly surprised with the number of kids for the first day back.

Greenpark School students are happy to be back at school. L-R Jake Lobb, 9, Isabelle Athy-Knibbs, 9, Peppa Gribble, 9, Ella Robinson, 11, Roy Kim, 10, Nezamey Barriball. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga schools pleasantly surprised with student numbers

18 May, 2020 3:18pm
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The first day back has been deemed a success.

Osbornes Funeral Home director Richard Fullard says making families pick 10 people to attend a funeral is unfair. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Funeral directors say 50-person limit still unfair on grieving families

16 May, 2020 11:00am
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A 50-person limit at funerals is still challenging, local funeral directors say.

Eric Perenara-Hodge with his level 2 purchase. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Level 2: Bubbles bursting as residents venture out after lockdown

15 May, 2020 5:00am
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Bubbles are bursting in level 2 as people venture out after lockdown.

Moko artist Hōhua Mohi and his client Doug Bracewell who came all the way from Hawkes Bay to get his family tā moko. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Live: 'It's so exciting' - Rotorua back in business at level 2

14 May, 2020 6:01am
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Rotorua retailers said they were eager to re-open after a long seven weeks in lockdown.

Skyline former-chef Aswinkumar Sivakumar may be forced to leave his family in Rotorua and return to India. Photo / Andrew Warner

BUSINESS

Heartbroken chef may have to leave family in NZ after losing job

13 May, 2020 11:03am
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'I have no idea how I'm going to live.'

Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Budget 2020: Bay of Plenty leaders reveal funding wishlists

11 May, 2020 4:56pm
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"It's time to get moving" and kick-start trading, regional council chair Doug Leeder says.

A crowd gathered during the operation including members of the driver's family. Photo / News Whakatāne

NEW ZEALAND

'Imagine crushing a coke can': Firefighter describes 'extreme' rescue of trapped truckie

11 May, 2020 7:05am
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The truck driver is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital.

Grief Support Services chairwoman Bronwyn Jackson. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Virtual fundraiser: how to help those that help others

9 May, 2020 12:00pm
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Grief Support Services expects a 30 to 50 per cent drop in income from sponsors.

Palmers Garden World owner Darryl Pierce in their drive-through centre. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Go Local! Drive-through and takeaway for plant lovers

9 May, 2020 9:52am
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Palmers Garden World has transformed its shopping experience for customers.

Jessica Barnes, of Blissful Photography. Photo / George Novak

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Photographer offers photo shoot for Papamoa family after fire

7 May, 2020 5:00pm
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A Pāpāmoa couple's home was gutted, losing precious family photos.

Sam Cane at a rugby test match between the All Blacks and Australia played at Eden Park last year. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

'Small communities can breed success' - Reporoa celebrating Sam Cane

7 May, 2020 7:00am
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Cane was born and raised in the farming town of Reporoa.

Sam Cane in Japan during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The school that's bred Black Caps captain, Team NZ skipper and new All Blacks captain

7 May, 2020 4:53am
7 minutes to read

School leader reveals the secrets that helped create sporting heroes.

Julia Lochhead and Kobey , 1, enjoy their coffee on the beach. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga kicks into level 3 life

28 Apr, 2020 3:15pm
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Tauranga McDonald's lovers began queuing for their Big Mac fix from 3am this morning.

On the Bay of Plenty's worst recorded day, there were 52 family harm calls to police. Photo / File

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How is coronavirus being used as domestic violence tactic?

27 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Those on the frontline have seen a surge in violence and abuse.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New victims and rising brutality - family violence in lockdown

27 Apr, 2020 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Fears are growing for women who haven't reached out since the lockdown began.

Te Hemara Pou was unemployed for over 20 years and now works in the kiwifruit industry in Te Puke. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Why Covid-19 is a 'blessing in disguise' for Rotorua homeless

25 Apr, 2020 6:15am
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Accommodation and employment have fallen into place for some former homeless.

Whio arriving at Rainbow Springs. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Devastating blow': Popular Rotorua tourism attractions shut

24 Apr, 2020 12:45pm
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Ngāi Tahu Tourism announced it will shut, with over 300 jobs at stake.

Minister of Forestry Shane Jones. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Wave of closures without support, says forestry industry

24 Apr, 2020 10:49am
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Minister of Forestry Shane Jones is proposing a levy on all exports.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said testing of 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke would be complete today. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

No new cases in the Bay of Plenty, kiwifruit workers tested

23 Apr, 2020 3:21pm
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Testing of 250 seasonal workers will be complete this afternoon.

Tauranga's Logan Reid caught a 20kg yellowtail kingfish with his a stick and his hands. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands

22 Apr, 2020 6:41pm
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It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield confimed one death and five new cases in New Zealand. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

One new case in Bay of Plenty, total 63

21 Apr, 2020 12:41pm
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The total number of cases in the Bay of Plenty has risen.

Fat Dog Cafe owner Chris Powell has developed a click and collect app for food and coffee. Photo / Andrew Warner.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'This is crippling': Hospitality and tourism face bleak future

21 Apr, 2020 5:00am
7 minutes to read

Industries have

Jay Baker, Naia Baker, and Emma Crouch are one family with a little more love in the lockdown. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

New mum has first child in lockdown

19 Apr, 2020 8:00am
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'We know this isn't permanent and we can show her off when times are a bit safer.'

RSA Tauranga president Fred Milligan (right) says it was a no brainer to open their doors. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Shelter and safety: New one-stop shop to house Tauranga's most vulnerable people

18 Apr, 2020 8:00am
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The trust has helped 24 families into accommodation.

Education leaders are cautiously optimistic about schooling at alert level 3. Photo / Gettys

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay of Plenty schools welcome partial opening - with caution

17 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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Education leaders are cautiously optimistic about schooling at alert level 3.

John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh says opening schools will help start up the economy again. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Principals welcome school at alert level 3 - with caution

17 Apr, 2020 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Bay school leaders say guidance from the Ministry of Education will be needed.

Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey says he is prepared to make cuts to his salary in solidarity. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay of Plenty politicians support 20 per cent pay cuts

16 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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All Government ministers and public sector chief executives will be affected.

A quiet Tutanekai St on day one of the lockdown. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lockdown impact to be 'felt for years to come'

15 Apr, 2020 5:00am
7 minutes to read

The best-case scenario was the unemployment rate could climb to just 13.5 per cent.

Visions of a Helping Hand founder Tiny Deane has had threats from drug dealers as he tries to stop them dealing to the rough sleepers. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Violence is rising as drug supplies dry up in lockdown

13 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Violence is rising as drug supplies dry up.

NEW ZEALAND

Social worker for homeless abused by addicts and dealers

13 Apr, 2020 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Visions of a Helping Hand Charitable Trust has beared the brunt of abuse.

Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay reported 29 new cases today and said 422 people with Covid-19 have recovered. Photo / Hagen Hopkins

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Four new cases in the Bay of Plenty

11 Apr, 2020 10:56am
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These were three in the Bay of Plenty DHB and one in the Lakes DHB.

Easter Bunny Rowan Dawson hopped on his unicycle for Welcome Bay kids today. Photo / George Novak

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bunny takes to unicycle to spread joy, not chocolate

11 Apr, 2020 9:56am
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Spreading a bit of Easter joy to those stuck at home.

Bay Pest Services owner-operator Chris Brunel offers insight into how you can be your own pest controller. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Lockdown pest control - keep out the creepy crawlies

11 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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Bay Pest Services owner-operator Chris Brunel offers some words of advice.

First Union organiser Graham McKean says bus drivers are leaving their jobs out of fear for their health. Photo / Andrew Warner A_010219aw03bop.JPG

NEW ZEALAND

Coughing and threats: 'Overwhelmed' bus drivers afraid they will catch the virus

10 Apr, 2020 1:00pm
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Calls for better protection on the job.

Mount Maunganui GP Dr Tony Farrell specialises in addiction. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Furious' doctors call for alcohol delivery ban during lockdown

10 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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"I think we can cope without home deliveries of booze for a few weeks."

Western Heights High School counsellor of 11 years Guy Ngatai is worried youth will turn to drugs and alcohol. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Drugs, alcohol and self-harm: New fears for anxious students

9 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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School counsellors are worried about the mental effects the global situation will have.

Ōtūmoetai College principal Russell Gordon says education in lockdown was not one-size-fits-all. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga schools' new approach to learning in lockdown

8 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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Principals say the 'impacts cannot be understated'.

John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh says students are worried what the lockdown will mean for NCEA exams. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Schools fear equity gap will widen during Covid 19 lockdown

6 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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Students will be swapping the classroom for their home.

Collingwood Funeral Home owners Todd Gower, left and Mike Lee are worried loved ones will miss a vital step in grieving. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'It's huge': Bereaved families unable to farewell loved ones

6 Apr, 2020 6:00am
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Funerals gatherings will not allowed during lockdown.

Bay of Plenty district manager Inspector Phil Gillbanks. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Protective gear not always possible for police

2 Apr, 2020 9:00am
4 minutes to read

The Ministry of Health has set out PPE guidelines for non-health essential workers.

Rotovegas Boxing Gym coach Colin McCorkindale says online classes and workouts are a distraction to everything going on right now. Photo / Stephen Parker

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Let's get physical! With physical distance, of course

1 Apr, 2020 12:00pm
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Gyms are turning from packed studios to virtual classes.

NEW ZEALAND

Bay of Plenty holiday hotspot bans visitors, tourists

30 Mar, 2020 3:35pm
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Residents have taken it upon themselves to keep their community safe.

Family violence is a concern during the lockdown. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Empty women's refuge safe house the 'calm before the storm'

30 Mar, 2020 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Things could "change in seconds".

NEW ZEALAND

Lockdown heartbreak: Mum separated from premature baby

28 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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She was forced to choose between her son in hospital and older children at home.

Tauranga Boys' College international student Josh (Jiangyiwen) Zhang is finding doing his NCEA course work helps him have routine while stuck in China. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Stuck in China and still studying NCEA

27 Mar, 2020 10:00am
5 minutes to read

An international student is finding normal in a time of uncertainty through school.

Jackson Hunter, 6, was stoked to have his first wiggly tooth on the first day of lockdown. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Lockdown day 1: Wiggly tooth in wobbly times

27 Mar, 2020 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Jackson Hunter, 6, has some exciting things planned for the lockdown.

Turret Rd was empty. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'Invisible enemy': Mayor calls for calm as city adjusts to lockdown

27 Mar, 2020 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A Civil Defence emergency operations centre has been set up in Tauranga.

City Guardians / Watchdog Security on Tutanekai St yesterday. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Bad attitude' - some ignoring lockdown

27 Mar, 2020 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Watchdog Security is recruiting more people for the workforce.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Confirmed case of coronavirus in Rotorua Hospital

25 Mar, 2020 1:23pm
5 minutes to read

A patient with coronavirus was treated at Rotorua Hospital and had been discharged.

Everyone on the cruise has been considered a close-contact by the Ministry of Health. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Passengers of cruise with confirmed coronavirus case spent day in Tauranga

23 Mar, 2020 12:08pm
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The businesses and public spaces visited by passengers are unknown.

Teachers from Kawaha Point School, across the road, rushed over to evacuate the children. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kawaha Point teachers hailed as heroes after blaze

21 Mar, 2020 9:00am
3 minutes to read

The fire destroyed the house next door to the daycare.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield confirmed Rotorua's first case of the coronavirus. Photo / Mark Mitchelll

NEW ZEALAND

'There will be more': Reaction to first Rotorua coronavirus case

20 Mar, 2020 12:02pm
6 minutes to read

There are calls to look out for one another now more than ever.