'Rushed' and 'underwhelming': Bay MP criticises Govt's new Covid approach
The approach aims to slow down and limit the spread of an outbreak, the Government says.
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Ferry trial, carpooling app coming to Tauranga
A ferry from Omokoroa to Downtown Tauranga will run for six weeks from February 16.
Omicron links: Tauranga KFC, gym 'high-risk' locations
KFC Cameron Rd linked to probable Omicron case.
Kerbside service: The first six months
Incentives to encourage people to recycle seem to be having the desired effect.
'We're trying our best': Tauranga hospitality set to navigate new mask wearing rules
Bay hospitality businesses are working to meet new government rules around masks.
'Unsettling': Early childhood centre closed due to Omicron link
All people present at the centre on January 19 are being treated as close contacts.
MP gets boost and urges others to do the same
Kiri Allan chose to get vaccinated in a place she wants to see vaccination rates rise.
Luke Kirkness: Calling on New Zealand's team of five million
OPINION: Omicron is in Tauranga. What does that mean looking forward?
Holocaust survivor described as 'exemplary human being'
Tauranga centenarian and Holocaust survivor James Van Ameringen farewelled.
'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
The family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.
Local leaders, expert react to Omicron cluster linked cases
It comes as a public health expert anticipates a "rapid rise" in cases in the coming weeks
'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams
About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.
Wildfire fears as BOP enters total fire ban
A total fire ban has been put in force for the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato district.
City leaders around the Bay say the red light isn't surprising - 'we've done it before and we can do it again'
Leaders around the Bay said red was inevitable with omicron looming.
Local Focus: Accessible hotspots 'a game-changer for disabled people's lives'
Tauranga City Council invests $4 million to improve access to local facilities.
Dismissed: Court refuses to release man who illegally reclaimed Tauranga Harbour from custody
Tio Faulkner claimed that due to being tangata whenua, he was being detained unlawfully.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Hopeful retailers face Omicron uncertainty
Businesses already dealing with life after lockdown are now bracing for new Covid variant.
In the red: Setting will lead 'haemorrhage' economy, business owner says
New Zealand was moved to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday.
Illegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'
Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.
Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board
There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.
'It's life or death': Man in MIQ bed battle
'What I don't understand is if we're not suitable for an exemption to MIQ, who is?'
'Shocking': $855k in toll road payments owed, Bridges says lack of action 'unfair'
And it doesn't include the money refunded after people were incorrectly charged.
'They said it felt like the end of the world': Stories from Tonga trickle out
After days of no communication, loved ones have finally heard from those in Tonga.
NZKGI boss reflects on Covid challenges and career change
Colin Bond credits the great team he works with who do a fantastic job.
Shockwave of Tongan eruption recorded in Tauranga Harbour
Evidence of tsunami waves was also recorded in the Bay.
From the CEOs: What's in store for businesses in 2022
"We will see how personal matters impact work performance and vice versa" - Matt Cowley.
Letters: Land decision an extremely important moment in Tauranga's history
Our readers have their say.
Your guide to long weekends in the Bay of Plenty
With back to back long weekends, we look at ways to pass the time.
Big weekend of events set to bring $700k economic boost
Even with Omicron looming, a public health expert says this weekend's risk is 'very small'
Farmers 'a bit desperate' as big dry hits, experts warn of more droughts
With no rain and warm weather farmers 'have their minds in dry mode'.
Council pools, libraries will require vax pass in red
The PM has said NZ will move to red within 24-48 hours of Omicron being in the community
Man appears in court charged with murder of David Kuka
David Kuka was murdered at his Pyes Pa address almost four years ago.