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Unvaccinated police and firefighters stood down
Unvaccinated Bay of Plenty police and firefighters stood down from frontline duties.
Unvaccinated Bay police and firefighters stood down
More than 200 police officers nationwide are yet to be double-vaccinated.
'Heinous, sick, twisted': Family harm reports rise, violence 'more blatant'
The number of callouts have increased over the past five years.
'Grind businesses to a halt': NZ will move to red if Omicron breaks out
New Zealand will move to the red traffic light setting once Omicron enters the community.
David Kuka case: Second man charged in execution-style murder
Nearly four years after David Kuka's death, a second man has been charged with murder
Luke Kirkness: The tough decision facing the Govt today
OPINION: Will the Omicron threat burst the dreams of a green traffic light setting?
Timeless: Tauranga identity Don 'Tick-Tock' Stewart farewelled
Stewart's horology career began after riding a bike off the wharf and drowning his watch.
Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court
The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.
'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau
"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."
One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident
Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".
'Really relieved': 11yo who caught Covid-19 happy to get vaccinated
Shakyra Bachop-Mauger got vaccinated at Life Pharmacy in Bayfair on Tuesday.
Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island
Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.
Lending rules a challenge as Tauranga median house price up another $10k
REINZ: Tauranga's median house price climbed 1 per cent to $1,010,000
Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation
A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.
'Surreal': Tauranga vanilla company with Tonga ties fears for community
The company has already donated $25k to go towards recovery.
Four years jail for gang-affiliated Tauranga meth dealer
The man was sentenced for the possession of cannabis and meth.
'Good thing' or 'get rid of them'?: Future of Lime e-scooters in Tauranga to be decided
After a year-long trial, Lime's future in Tauranga will be decided by the city council.
Parents rush to get their 5 to 11-year-olds vaccinated
One child said getting the vaccine felt like a bee sting.
Tauranga records fourth hottest January temp, beaches still too dangerous to swim
The big waves are a combination of Cyclone Cody and the Tonga volcano eruption.
Cook's Beach boat ramp closed after surge damage
Bay of Plenty's east coast areas surveying the damage caused by 'wild tides'.
'We are so quiet nowadays': Hopes for a move to green traffic light setting
One cafe says it is serving just four or five customers per day.
'We not just survived but we thrived': Bay retail winners of New Year period
Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.
Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly
Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.
Why we shouldn't meet sharks' existence with fear
OPINION: Great white sharks might be apex predators but they don't kill many people.
'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
'Incredibly frustrating': Almost 40 drivers flout cellphone ban each month
Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.
Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Reserves gone: Tauranga households owe $48m as Covid and rising living costs have impact
But banks say the average credit card and personal loan balances are down.
Dawn Picken: Free-dumb isn't free - living with liberty in the US
OPINION: If you hate Covid restrictions, you'll love America.
'Significant': Provisional data shows roll increase for Tauranga schools
One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.
Waikato Expressway vs Katikati bypass - the community weighs in
Community members say NZTA's congestion solution is a sticking plaster for a headache.